Gaylord High School

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Coordinates: 45°02′47″N 84°40′16″W / 45.0465°N 84.6711°W / 45.0465; -84.6711
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Gaylord High School
Exterior of Gaylord High School
Address
Map
90 Livingston Boulevard

Gaylord
,
Michigan
49735

United States
Coordinates45°02′47″N 84°40′16″W / 45.0465°N 84.6711°W / 45.0465; -84.6711
Information
TypePublic secondary school
School districtGaylord Community Schools
SuperintendentJim Cracraft
PrincipalVacant
Teaching staff43.00 (on an FTE basis)[1]
Grades9-12[1]
Enrollment1,025 (2018-19)[1]
Student to teacher ratio23.84[1]
Color(s)  Blue
  Gold
AthleticsMHSAA Class A
Athletics conferenceBig North Athletic Conference[2]
NicknameBlue Devils[2]
RivalPetoskey High School[3]
Websitewww.gaylordschools.com

Gaylord High School (GHS) is a public secondary school in Gaylord, Michigan. It serves grades 9-12 for Gaylord Community Schools. As of 2024, the principal is to be announced for the 2024-25 school year.

Academics[edit]

The school offers multiple Advanced Placement classes including AP English, AP American History, AP Government, AP World History, AP Biology, and AP Calculus.

Demographics[edit]

The demographic breakdown of the 1,025 students enrolled in 2018-19 was:[4]

  • Male - 49.9%
  • Female - 50.1%
  • Native American - 1.1%
  • Asian - 0.7%
  • Black - 1.0%
  • Hispanic - 24.4%
  • White - 93.4%
  • Multiracial - 1.5%

In addition, 44.9% of students were eligible for reduced-price or free lunch.

Athletics[edit]

Gaylord's Blue Devils participate in the Big North Athletic Conference. Its school colors are blue and gold. The following Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) sanctioned sports are offered:[2]

  • Baseball (boys)
  • Basketball (girls and boys)
  • Bowling (girls and boys)
  • Competitive cheerleading (girls)
  • Cross country (girls and boys)
  • Football (boys)
  • Golf (boys)
  • Ice hockey (boys)
  • Skiing (girls and boys)
  • Soccer (girls and boys)
  • Softball (girls)
  • Swim and dive (girls)
  • Track and field (girls and boys)
  • Volleyball (girls)
  • Wrestling (boys)

Notable alumni[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d "Gaylord High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved February 25, 2020.
  2. ^ a b c "MHSAA > Schools". www.mhsaa.com. Michigan High School Athletic Association. Retrieved February 25, 2020.
  3. ^ "Petoskey-Gaylord Rivalry". Petoskey News-Review. Retrieved September 16, 2021.
  4. ^ "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Gaylord High SchoolVoc Bldg". nces.ed.gov. Retrieved 2020-08-13.

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