Guam (Guåhån) is the largest and southernmost island in the Mariana Islands archipelago. Guam's capital is Hagåtña, and the most populous city is Dededo. Residents of Guam are American citizens by birth. The Indigenous people of Guåhån are called CHamoru.
Schools
44 schools, PreK to grade 12, including 3 charter schools [1]
Major IHEs: University of Guam, Guam Community College
Students
26,619 students in SY21-22, PreK to grade 12 [1]
43% of students are English Learners
6.3% of students with disabilities
100% of students qualify for free school lunch
Teachers
2,040 teachers, PreK to grade 12 [1]
67 Basic Educator certification in SY21-22 [2]
185 Initial Educator certification
722 Professional Educator certification
664 Master Educator or equivalency
28 Pre-Kinder certification
More information about education in Guam
- GDOE Annual State of Public Education Report: https://www.gdoe.net/District/Department/8-Research-Planning-and-Evaluation/Portal/annual-state-of-public-education-report
- GDOE School Performance Report Cards: https://www.gdoe.net/District/Department/8-Research-Planning-and-Evaluation/Portal/school-performance-report-card-spcr
- GDOE K-12 Content Standards and Performance Indicators (2013): https://guam.cyberschool.com/District/Department/5-Curriculum-Instruction/Portal/resource-page
- Commission on CHamoru Language: https://kumisionchamoru.guam.gov/
[1] Pacific Regional Advisory Committee Needs Assessment Report [2] GDOE Annual State of Public Education Report SY21-22 (October 2022)