Type
Day
School
Gilman School
Siviq Rank#42Baltimore, MD • Day
Day9 AP Courses
Enrollment
1,003
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.5:1
Admit Rate
-
Reach
Limited Evidence
Narrative
Profile Notes
Summary
Source PDF is Gilman School's 2016-2017 school profile; extracted values below reflect that document and not a 2025-2026-specific profile.
College Counseling
College counseling team includes Iva Turner (Director), Matthew Herman, Anna Follensbee, and Justin Baker.
Advanced Coursework
AP courses are offered in some disciplines. Departmental philosophy precludes offering an honors track in English or history. A coordinate program allows students to take courses at Bryn Mawr School and Roland Park Country School.
Siviq Layer
Siviq Scores
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar schools. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
Academic Program
45th percentile
Higher reported academic program than 45% of similar schools.
Combines advanced-course offerings, testing, and reported honors or IB signals.
Average Class Size
89th percentile
Lower reported average class size than 89% of similar schools.
Smaller reported average classes score higher within each peer cohort.
Institutional Resources
71st percentile
Higher reported institutional resources than 71% of similar schools.
Uses linked nonprofit financial capacity when a reviewed EIN match is available.
Outcomes
48th percentile
Higher reported outcomes than 48% of similar schools.
Based on reported college destinations in the current school profile.
Reach & Access
64th percentile
Higher reported reach & access than 64% of similar schools.
Combines geographic reach and reported access signals from the current school data.
Student Experience
71st percentile
Lower reported student experience than 71% of similar schools.
Lower student-teacher ratios score higher within each peer cohort.
Standardized Data
Profile
Profile
Overview
- Grades Served
- 4-8
Profile
Academics
- AP Courses
- 9
- Honors Program
- Yes
Profile
Student Body
- Students of Color
- 45%
- Receiving Financial Aid
- 26%
Profile
Policies
- Class Rank Policy
- Gilman does not rank its students.
Linked Nonprofit Data
Nonprofit Financials
Net Assets
$261,594,434
Tax year 2024
Net Income
$27,284,709
Latest revenue minus expenses from the school's nonprofit filing.
Total Expenses
$52,944,583
Tax year 2024
Expenses Per Student
$52,786
Calculated from total expenses divided by the current school-profile enrollment.
Location Context
Nearest
Institutional Details
People & Credentials
Institutional
Leadership
Headmaster
Henry P. A. Smyth
Assistant Head of School
Bartley P. Griffith, Jr.
Head of Upper School
Robert Heubeck
Institutional
Contacts
Director
Iva Turner
College Counselor
Matthew Herman
College Counselor
Anna Follensbee
College Counselor
Justin Baker
Office Manager
Vivian Sawyer
Institutional
Accreditations
Accredited
Association of Independent Maryland and DC Schools
Approved
Maryland State Board of Education
Member
NAIS
Member
The College Board
Member
NACAC
Member
ACCIS
Institutional
School Codes
CEEB
210-095
External References
Links
College Outcomes
Top Colleges
Search & Answers
Gilman School Frequently Asked Questions
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gilman School?
The current school profile reports a student-teacher ratio of 6.5:1 at Gilman School.
How many students are enrolled at Gilman School?
The current school profile reports about 1,003 students enrolled at Gilman School.
What grades does Gilman School offer?
Gilman School currently reports serving grades K-12.
Is Gilman School a day school or a boarding school?
Gilman School is a private school.
Does Gilman School offer advanced placement (AP) courses?
Yes. The current school profile reports 9 AP courses at Gilman School.
Which colleges show up most often for Gilman School?
The current school profile highlights Amherst University as one of the top reported college destinations for Gilman School.
Does Gilman offer honors in every subject?
No. Honors courses are offered in some disciplines, but Gilman says it does not offer an honors track in English or history.
Can Gilman students take classes at other schools?
Yes. Gilman has a coordinate program that lets students take courses at Bryn Mawr School and Roland Park Country School.
What does Gilman require for graduation?
Students need 21 total credits to graduate, plus 50 hours of community service completed within any 16-month period.
How much financial aid does Gilman provide?
The profile lists a $4.5 million financial aid budget. It also says 34% of Upper School students, 30% of Middle School students, and 17% of Lower School students receive aid.
By Geography
Nearby Schools
By Similarity
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Provenance
Sources
| Source | Type | Checked | Metrics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 School Profile (PDF) Used for normalized profile metrics, school facts, FAQ answers, and school SEO metadata. | School Profile PDF | Apr 01, 2026 | AP Courses • Academic Rigor Category • Access Category • Accreditations • Advanced Course Notes • Average Class Size • More normalized profile fields |
| 2025-2026 school profile PDF resources.finalsite.net/images/v1757599979/gilman/thzjgjllnf1cznl0ao9r/Gilman-School-Profile.pdf | Official Linked File | May 11, 2026 | Receiving Financial Aid |
| About Gilman | Gilman School www.gilman.edu/about | Official Website Page | May 11, 2026 | Enrollment • Faculty Count • Grades Served |
| Admissions | Gilman School www.gilman.edu/admissions | Official Website Page | Apr 05, 2026 | Grades Served |
| History and Archives | About | Gilman School www.gilman.edu/about/history-archives | Official Website Page | Apr 05, 2026 | Faculty Count |
| School Leadership | Gilman School www.gilman.edu/about/leadership | Official Website Page | Apr 05, 2026 | Grades Served |
| Home | Gilman School www.gilman.edu | Official Website Page | Apr 05, 2026 | Average Class Size • Founded Year • Students of Color |
Sources & Data QualityMirrored artifacts, website inventory, and normalization review notes for this school profile.
Source Links
Known Website Addresses
| Role | URL | Method |
|---|---|---|
| official_website | www.gilman.edu/about/at-a-glance | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.gilman.edu/about/facts | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.gilman.edu/about/fast-facts | supplemental_backfill |
| Admissions | Gilman School | www.gilman.edu/admissions | supplemental_backfill |
| Academics | The Gilman Experience | Gilman School | www.gilman.edu/experience/academics | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.gilman.edu/student-life | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.gilman.edu/tuition-and-financial-aid | supplemental_backfill |
| College Counseling | Gilman School | www.gilman.edu/experience/college-counseling | supplemental_backfill |
| College Counseling | Gilman School | www.gilman.edu/experience/college-counseling | site_scan |
| 2025-2026 school profile PDF | resources.finalsite.net/images/v1757599979/gilman/thzjgjllnf1cznl0ao9r/Gilman-School-Profile.pdf | page_scan |
| About Gilman | Gilman School | www.gilman.edu/about | supplemental_backfill |
| Faculty and Staff Directory | About | Gilman School | www.gilman.edu/about/directory | supplemental_backfill |
| Home | Gilman School | www.gilman.edu | existing |
| History and Archives | About | Gilman School | www.gilman.edu/about/history-archives | supplemental_backfill |
| School Leadership | Gilman School | www.gilman.edu/about/leadership | supplemental_backfill |
| Strategic Plan | Gilman School | www.gilman.edu/about/strategic-plan | supplemental_backfill |
| Admissions | Gilman School | www.gilman.edu/admissions | supplemental_backfill |
All Canonical Metrics
| Metric | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Grades Served | 4-8 | grades 4-8) at St |
| Lowest Grade | 0 | K-12 |
| Highest Grade | 12 | K-12 |
| Postgraduate Offered | - | K-12 |
| Boarding Status | Day | Gilman School, founded in 1897, is an independent day school for boys in grades kindergarten through twelve. |
| Boarding Status Code | day | Day |
| School Type | Private | Gilman School, founded in 1897, is an independent day school for boys in grades kindergarten through twelve. |
| School Type Code | private | Private |
| Enrollment | 1003 | enrollment 1003 Students |
| Residential Enrollment | - | - |
| Day Enrollment | - | - |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 6.5 | upper school student-faculty ratio—6.5:1 |
| Founded Year | 1897 | Founded in 1897 |
| School Leadership | - | administration Henry P. A. Smyth, Headmaster |
| Key Contacts | - | college counselors Iva Turner, Director |
| Accreditations | - | accreditation Association of Independent Maryland and DC Schools |
| School Codes | - | ceeb: #210-095 |
| AP Courses | 9 | advanced placement courses are offered in: Sequential Disciplines—Chemistry, Biology, Calculus, French Language, Spanish Language, Spanish Literature, Latin Vergil; Electives—Art History, Statistics. |
| Average Class Size | 8 | Average Class Size 8 |
| IB Program | - | - |
| Honors Program | Yes | honors courses are offered in: Sequential Disciplines ... Electives ... |
| Advanced Course Notes | AP courses are offered in some disciplines. Departmental philosophy precludes offering an honors track in English or history. A coordinate program allows students to take courses at Bryn Mawr School and Roland Park Country School. | Advanced Placement (AP) courses are offered in some disciplines. Departmental philosophy precludes offering an honors track in English or history. A coordinate program allows students to take courses at Bryn Mawr School (BMS) and Roland Park Country School (RPCS). |
| Faculty Count | 70 | 70, Faculty |
| College Counseling Summary | College counseling team includes Iva Turner (Director), Matthew Herman, Anna Follensbee, and Justin Baker. | college counselors Iva Turner, Director; Matthew Herman; Anna Follensbee; Justin Baker |
| Testing Policy | - | - |
| Testing Policy Code | - | - |
| Average SAT | - | - |
| Average ACT | - | - |
| Matriculation Summary | - | - |
| Top Colleges | - | Amherst University 4; Bates College 3; Brown University 2; Bucknell University 5; Carnegie Mellon University 2; Case Western Reserve University 2; Colgate University 6; College of Charleston 2; College of William and Mary 5; Colorado College 5; Columbia University 6; Cornell University 6; Dartmouth College 7; Davidson College 6; Denison University 2; University of Denver 4; Dickinson College 9; Drexel University 3; Duke University 9; Elon University 4; Emory University 2; Franklin & Marshall College 7; Frostburg State University 3; Furman University 7; George Washington University 11; Georgetown University 12; Georgia Institute of Technology 3; Gettysburg College 6; Grinnell College 3; Hampton University 2; Harvard University 9; Haverford College 3; Howard University 3; James Madison University 4; Johns Hopkins University 19; Kenyon College 8; Lehigh University 2; Loyola University Maryland 2; Lynchburg College 2; Macalester College 3; Mass. Institute of Technology 2; Mercyhurst University 2; Miami University, Oxford 2; Middlebury College 4; Monmouth University 3; Morehouse College 2; New York University 5; Northeastern University 2; Northwestern University 4; Ohio Wesleyan University 3; Pennsylvania State University 2; Princeton University 5; Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 5; Rhodes College 11; Roanoke College 3; Rollins College 2; Sewanee: The University of the South 7; Skidmore College 2; St. Mary’s College of Maryland 2; Stanford University 4; Syracuse University 2; The Ohio State University 3; The University of Texas at Austin 4; Trinity College 6; Tufts University 9; Tulane University 8; United States Air Force Academy 2; United States Military Academy 7; United States Naval Academy 3; University of Alabama 5; University of Chicago 7; University of Colorado at Boulder 2; University of Delaware 4; University of MD Balt. County 9; University of MD College Park 52; University of Kentucky 2; University of Michigan 8; University of Mississippi 2; University of NC Chapel Hill 8; University of Notre Dame 5; University of Pennsylvania 9; University of Pittsburgh 2; University of Richmond 3; University of South Carolina 6; University of Southern California 2; University of Vermont 3; University of Virginia 14; University of Wisconsin-Madison 2; Ursinus College 4; Vanderbilt University 8; Villanova University 2; Virginia Polytechnic Institute 3; Wake Forest University 8; Washington College 4; Washington Univ. in St. Louis 7; Wesleyan University 2; Williams College 3; Yale University 9 |
| States Represented | - | - |
| Countries Represented | - | - |
| Students of Color | 45 | 45% of Gilman Students Identify as People of Color |
| International Students | - | - |
| Receiving Financial Aid | 26 | TUITION ASSISTANCE BUDGET Total need-based: $5,035,000 Percentage of students provided aid: Upper School 26% Middle School 22% Lower School 19% |
| Tuition-Free Share | - | - |
| Applicants | - | - |
| Admitted | - | - |
| Matriculated | - | - |
| Admit Rate | - | - |
| Yield Rate | - | - |
| Class Rank Policy | Gilman does not rank its students. | Rank: Because of the small size of the graduating class, Gilman does not rank its students. |
| Class Rank Policy Code | - | Gilman does not rank its students. |
| Weighted Grades | - | - |
| Weighted Grades Policy | - | - |
| Disciplinary Reporting | - | - |
| Boarding Model | day_only | day_only |
| Selectivity Category | limited_evidence | limited_evidence |
| Academic Rigor Category | moderate | moderate |
| Testing Policy Category | not_reported | not_reported |
| College Counseling Category | established | established |
| Student Body Reach Category | limited_evidence | limited_evidence |
| Access Category | high_access | high_access |
| Outcome Category | strong_outcomes | strong_outcomes |
| Signals | - | Reported as an independent day school for boys in grades K-12.; Admissions metrics are not reported; no admit rate, applicant count, or yield data.; No average SAT or ACT data are reported.; Academics include 9 AP courses, honors courses in some disciplines, and a coordinate program with Bryn Mawr School and Roland Park Country School.; Profile notes no honors track in English or history.; College counseling team lists a director plus three additional counselors.; Financial aid budget is reported as $4.5 million.; Financial aid participation is reported as 34% in Upper School, 30% in Middle School, and 17% in Lower School.; Testing policy is not reported.; Student-body state/country breadth is not reported.; College outcomes include a multi-year enrollment list (Classes of 2012-2016) with repeated placements at highly selective institutions such as Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Columbia, Dartmouth, Stanford, MIT, Penn, Duke, Chicago, and Johns Hopkins. |