Gaither High School

Both my boys had a great 4 years here. My oldest was involved in the Band program which is one of the best in the county. My youngest just graduated and participated on both the baseball and football programs, which were both well run. Academics were challenging, and they both graduated with over a year of college credits and earned several academic scholarships. I was pleased with both the administration and faculty, and would recommend this high school to any parent looking for a solid school that supports both the arts and athletics..
—Submitted by a parent

Next year I will be attending high school somewhere. I was looking at Gaither but i am out of the district. Does anyone have a reccomendation on how to get in?

The Great Schools 5 out of 10 mark is based on the Florida FCAT results, which is not an accurate representatation of the school. Gaither, like many Florida schools, has a population of latinos still learning the english language. This has an affect on the overall average of the FCAT. Not to mention that the FCAT grading scale was changed and is being changed again. Recommend actually going to the school and meeting the staff and kids, in person.
—Submitted by a parent

my daughter attended gaither high at first she really didnt want to, but now she doesnt want to leave and her grades started shooting sky high. she went from a d or c student to an a b student. i'm so proud of her and i thank the teachers/staff of gaither high school for making her feel more excited about school.
—Submitted by a parent

hello my name is denise and this well be me and my son's first year next year to be part of gaither being new to the area to come!!! reading the review seems like it will honor my incrediable son attiude he's president and multipy culcutre leader of his school sounds like he will and i will make a great fit!!!! can't wait to join the family see you soon!!!!
—Submitted by a parent

It is the best school in the world because everyone gets along here and we all have a good time. We have so much to offer in clubs, guidance, and friendship!
—Submitted by a student

It is my son's first year in high school and he is happy to be going to Gaither the school administrators this year are very helpful and friendly I have always heard good things about this school.
—Submitted by a parent

I am having the same problem with returned phone calls or emails. What do you have to do to get someone to return a call.
—Submitted by a parent

This school is fine when you are attending it- but once you graduate- Good Luck getting a return phone call or email! I have been writing and asking for some information regarding a transcript for over a week now and just got an email back saying, 'Can't help with this, sorry.' Wow, very helpful! So once you graduate, don't expect them to be there or help you in any way, shape or form. They are terrible with that!
—Submitted by a parent

This school is the worst, most of the teachers don't care and the admistrators are just as bad. They never return phone calls, emails. IF this the best the public schools can do our children are at a tremendous disavantage.
—Submitted by a parent

I'm so happy my daughter attended Gaither.She was not happy moving here from Chicago at first ,but soon made some wonderful friends. She became very active with the different clubs and school activities changing her from shy and soft spoken to a very confident young women. The AP classes helped prepare her by giving her a sampling of what to expect in college. She will attend USF this fall and i can't tell you how excited we all are. Thanks Gaither!! Job Well Done!!
—Submitted by a parent

I LOVE the Gaither band program! It is such a good influence on the students. It is great excercise and teaches them many life-long values like responsibility and social skills. The instructor and volunteer parents and adults from other schools and parts of the state are extremely helpful. I wish I still had kids in the Gaither band so i could be a part of it all over again - send your children here and get them involved in the MARCHING COWBOYS!
—Submitted by a parent

I love this school! The teachers here are all amazing and they really care about the students! I am going to send all of my children here!
—Submitted by a parent

The school who saved my son without discrimination! Thanks to Gaither and their great staff my boy is graduating!
—Submitted by a parent

Very impressed with this school. My son just started here and love it. The Band program is great and the students are highly motivated. I feel very fortuante to have him attend Gaither.
—Submitted by a parent

I consider Gaither High School one of the top five schools in hillsborough county. It's a fantastic school with a caring staff. Their classes provides great education for those who are interested in learning. Gaither also has various extracurricular activities for every kid to join. Gaither highschool is most likely to be the number one school in Tampa.
—Submitted by a student

An outstanding school with outstanding parent involvement! Highly reccommended!
—Submitted by a teacher

I'm deeply disappointed in the education programs at Gaither. The teachers do not have enough passion to be teaching. If they would care a little more about the all the children's education instead of what they are wearing, the school might actually be in the top 5% in Florida, like their vision states.
—Submitted by Yvonnia Gwen, a parent

I love the school. Gaither has a great band, orchaestra and chorus. They also have high ranking sports teams. Everyone at the school is involved and evryone is in at least one of the awsome programs there.
—Submitted by Shauna Rigsby, a student

Gaither has come a long way, I would say it is a good school
—Submitted by a former student