Market Overview for Gonzales High School
There are 33 active listings in Gonzales High School with a median list price of $349K and a median sold price of $283K.
Homes average 16 days on market.
Over the past 30 days, 2 homes have sold, with 22 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $479.
About Gonzales High School
Gonzales High School serves grades 9-12 in Gonzales Independent School District, on a campus at 1801 North Sarah DeWitt Drive in Gonzales, Texas, the seat of Gonzales County southeast of Austin. The school enrolled approximately 747 students in the 2025-26 school year. Its mascot is the Apaches, and school colors are white and orange.
Gonzales High competes in UIL Class 4A. Program offerings include Advanced Placement and dual-credit college coursework, along with athletics and fine arts.
Gonzales ISD serves approximately 2,516 students across five campuses — including Gonzales Primary Academy, Gonzales Elementary, Gonzales North Avenue School, Gonzales Junior High, and Gonzales High School — with administration in Gonzales. The district earned a "C" overall rating in the Texas Education Agency's most recent A-F accountability ratings. Gonzales Junior High School is the feeder campus for the high school.
Living in Gonzales High School
Homes zoned to Gonzales High School are in and around the city of Gonzales, the seat of Gonzales County, along the U.S. Highway 183 and U.S. Highway 90A corridors near the Guadalupe River. The campus sits at 1801 North Sarah DeWitt Drive, and Gonzales Junior High School feeds the high school.
Gonzales is known as the place "where the fight for Texas liberty began" — the site of the Battle of Gonzales in October 1835, the first engagement of the Texas Revolution, and the origin of the "Come and Take It" cannon flag. The historic town, anchored by its 1896 county courthouse, sits between the greater San Antonio and Austin regions in south-central Texas.
Everyday shopping, dining, and services center on Gonzales's historic downtown and the highway corridors, with Gonzales Healthcare Systems serving the community. The local economy is rooted in cattle, poultry, and agriculture, along with oilfield services tied to the Eagle Ford Shale and light manufacturing. Outdoor recreation and heritage attractions include the Gonzales Memorial Museum — home to the original "Come and Take It" cannon — the Guadalupe River, and area parks.
Things to Do in Gonzales High School
- Gonzales Memorial Museum: A museum honoring the Battle of Gonzales and the Texas Revolution, home to the original 'Come and Take It' cannon that sparked the fight for Texas independence.
- Historic Downtown & County Courthouse: Gonzales's historic downtown is anchored by the ornate 1896 Gonzales County Courthouse, designed by architect James Riely Gordon.
- Guadalupe River: The Guadalupe River runs near Gonzales, offering fishing, paddling, and riverside recreation in Gonzales County.
- 'Come and Take It' heritage: Gonzales celebrates its role as the birthplace of the Texas Revolution, including the annual 'Come and Take It' celebration each fall.
- Historic homes & Texas heritage: The 'birthplace of Texas independence' features historic homes, markers, and museums documenting its 19th-century role in Texas history.
Major Employers in Gonzales High School
- Gonzales ISD (Education): The public school district for Gonzales, serving about 2,516 students across five campuses, and one of the county's largest employers.
- Gonzales Healthcare Systems (Healthcare): The hospital and health system serving the city of Gonzales and surrounding Gonzales County.
- Poultry & Agriculture (Agriculture): Poultry processing and cattle and crop agriculture are central to the Gonzales-area economy, with major poultry operations among the area's employers.
- Gonzales County (Local Government): County government offices and services centered in the county seat of Gonzales.
Frequently Asked Questions
What grades does Gonzales High School serve?
Gonzales High School serves grades 9-12 in Gonzales ISD, with approximately 747 students in the 2025-26 school year.
Where is Gonzales High School located?
Gonzales High School is at 1801 North Sarah DeWitt Drive, Gonzales, TX 78629, the seat of Gonzales County in south-central Texas.
What is the mascot and UIL classification?
The mascot is the Apaches, school colors are white and orange, and Gonzales High competes in UIL Class 4A.
How is Gonzales ISD rated?
Gonzales ISD earned a 'C' overall rating in the most recent TEA A-F accountability ratings.
What is Gonzales known for?
Gonzales is known as the birthplace of the Texas Revolution — site of the 1835 Battle of Gonzales and the 'Come and Take It' cannon — with the original cannon displayed at the Gonzales Memorial Museum.
