Dr. TJ Owens Gilroy Early College Academy
High school in Gilroy, CA · Gilroy Unified · Grades 9-12
On the spring 2026 state tests, 92% of Dr. TJ Owens Gilroy Early College Academy students met or exceeded California's reading (ELA) standard and 86% met the math standard. In reading, that is 52 points above the Gilroy Unified average (40%) and 43 points above the California average (49%). Its reading result is higher than 98% of Bay Area high schools, and it ranks 1st of 3 public high schools in Gilroy. Reading results in 2026 were 6 points lower than in 2024, and math results were 3 points higher than in 2024.
Test scores, 2024 to 2026
| Subject | Spring 2024 | Spring 2025 | Spring 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading (ELA) | 99% | 99% | 92% | −6 pts |
| Math | 83% | 86% | 86% | +3 pts |
Compared with nearby averages
| Spring 2026 | Reading (ELA) | Math |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. TJ Owens Gilroy Early College Academy | 92% | 86% |
| Gilroy Unified | 40% | 33% |
| Santa Clara County | 60% | 54% |
| California | 49% | 38% |
Where graduates go
Share of the class of 2022-23 enrolled in college within 16 months of graduating.
For fall 2025, UC admitted 43 of 55 freshman applicants from Dr. TJ Owens Gilroy Early College Academy (78%), and 28 enrolled.
Homes near Dr. TJ Owens Gilroy Early College Academy
The typical home value in ZIP code 95020, where Dr. TJ Owens Gilroy Early College Academy is located, is $1.04M, up 1% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index). Prices inside the school's attendance zone can differ.
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Nearby high schools
| Distance | School | Reading (ELA) | Math | Typical home value (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.1 mi | Gilroy HighGilroy · Grades 9-12 | 40% | 11% | $1.04M |
| 5.3 mi | Christopher HighGilroy · Grades 9-12 | 56% | 29% | $1.04M |
| 12.9 mi | Live Oak HighMorgan Hill · Grades 9-12 | 48% | 16% | $1.32M |
| 14.4 mi | Ann Sobrato HighMorgan Hill · Grades 9-12 | 67% | 43% | $1.32M |
| 23.4 mi | Leland HighSan Jose · Grades 9-12 | 80% | 71% | $2.15M |
| 23.6 mi | Santa Teresa HighSan Jose · Grades 9-12 | 67% | 46% | $1.30M |
School details
- Address
- 5055 Santa Teresa Boulevard, PB17, Gilroy, CA 95020
Get directions · See it on our map - Phone
- (408) 846-4909
- District
- Gilroy Unified
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Grades
- 9-12
- Students
- 308 (2025-26)
- Type
- High school · Traditional
- Opened
- 2007
- Website
- geca.gilroyunified.org
- State school code
- 43694840114496
Common questions
How did Dr. TJ Owens Gilroy Early College Academy do on state tests?
In spring 2026, 92% of students met or exceeded the reading (ELA) standard and 86% met the math standard, compared with 49% and 38% across California.
How many students attend Dr. TJ Owens Gilroy Early College Academy?
308 students were enrolled in the 2025-26 school year, in grades 9-12.
How many Dr. TJ Owens Gilroy Early College Academy students get into UC?
For fall 2025, 43 of 55 UC freshman applicants from Dr. TJ Owens Gilroy Early College Academy were admitted. Of the class of 2022-23, 31% enrolled at a UC campus within 16 months.
How much do homes cost near Dr. TJ Owens Gilroy Early College Academy?
The typical home value in ZIP code 95020, where Dr. TJ Owens Gilroy Early College Academy is located, is $1.04M, up 1% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index). Prices inside the school's attendance zone can differ.
Does living near Dr. TJ Owens Gilroy Early College Academy guarantee a spot?
No. Public schools assign students by attendance zone, which Gilroy Unified sets and can change. Confirm the zone for a specific address with the district before you buy or rent.