Dr. TJ Owens Gilroy Early College Academy vs Gilroy High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. TJ Owens Gilroy Early College Academy
Gilroy · Public high · Grades 9–12
304 students
Gilroy High
Gilroy · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,618 students
| Measure | Dr. TJ Owens Gilroy Early College Academy Gilroy, California | Gilroy High Gilroy, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #53 of 1,343 | #719 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #2015 of 16,910 | #12346 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 304 | 1,618 |
| Enrollment | 304 | 1,618 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.8% | 51.2% |
| Students per teacher | 27.6 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 24% |
| city | Gilroy | Gilroy |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dr. TJ Owens Gilroy Early College Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.6 vs 34.3).
- •Dr. TJ Owens Gilroy Early College Academy does better on math proficiency (92% vs 24%).
- •Dr. TJ Owens Gilroy Early College Academy does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 50%).
- •Dr. TJ Owens Gilroy Early College Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.8% vs 51.2%).
- •Gilroy High does better on students per teacher (21.0 vs 27.6).
- •Gilroy High is the larger school with 1,618 students compared with 304.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dr. TJ Owens Gilroy Early College Academy better than Gilroy High?
On the Success Index (US), Dr. TJ Owens Gilroy Early College Academy ranks higher (75.6 vs 34.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dr. TJ Owens Gilroy Early College Academy and Gilroy High?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Gilroy and Gilroy in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. TJ Owens Gilroy Early College Academy: 304. Gilroy High: 1,618. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. TJ Owens Gilroy Early College Academy and Gilroy High rank in California?
Dr. TJ Owens Gilroy Early College Academy is 53rd of 1,343 and Gilroy High is 719th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).