Gilford High School

Gilford High School
Location
88 Alvah Wilson Rd

Gilford
,
New Hampshire
03249

United States

43°32′31″N 71°24′14″W / 43.542°N 71.404°W / 43.542; -71.404
Information
School typePublic High School
Founded1974
School district
Gilford School District
SuperintendentKirk Beitler
CEEB code300304
Principal
Anthony Sperazzo
Staff41.00 (FTE)
Grades9–12
Enrollment491 (2023-2024)
Student to teacher ratio
11.98
LanguageEnglish
Colors   Royal Blue and Gold
Athletics conference
NHIAA
Division III
MascotGolden Eagles
RivalsInter-Lakes High School
Newfound Regional High School
Laconia High School
AccreditationNEASC
NewspaperGilford Literary Magazine
Communities served
Gilford and Gilmanton
Feeder schools
Gilford Middle School
Websiteghs.sau73.org
Last updated: January 1, 2018

Gilford High School (GHS) is the public high school in Gilford, New Hampshire. Accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Gilford is a comprehensive public school housing grades 9 through 12, serving the towns of Gilford and Gilmanton.

Extracurricular activities

Student groups and activities include Amnesty International, Bagels & Book Club, Chess Club, Coffeehouse, DECA, Dungeons & Dragons, Environmental Club, French Club, National Honor Society, Prism Club, Robotics Team, Spanish Club, Student Council, Technical Crew, Theatre, Unified Club, Varsity Club, and Youth & Government.

Gilford High School is a member of the New Hampshire Interscholastic Athletic Association in division III. The teams, known as the Golden Eagles, compete in baseball, basketball, cross country, field hockey, football, ice hockey, lacrosse, golf, skiing, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field, and volleyball.

In the 1990s, the school soccer team, under coach Dave Pinkham, went 9 years without losing a game (the team was state champion each year). Gilford varsity holds many national records including most consecutive championships (10), most consecutive games without a loss (133), and fewest goals allowed in a season (1). During the 2002 season they were also ranked as high as #24 in the nation in the National Soccer Coaches Association of America poll. The Gilford High School volleyball team, under coach Joan Forge, won nine consecutive state championships from 1999 to 2007.

Notable alumni

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Gilford High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved March 28, 2025.
  2. ↑ "Home - Gilford High School". Home - Gilford High School. Retrieved September 17, 2026.