Serving 1,805 students in grades 9-12, Granite Hills High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,805 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Granite Hills High School's student population of 1,805 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,805 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Granite Hills High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)10%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)38%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
57%
56%
Black
11%
5%
White
27%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Granite Hills High School often compared to?
Granite Hills High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Apple Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Granite Hills High School?
The graduation rate of Granite Hills High School is 91%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Granite Hills High School?
1,805 students attend Granite Hills High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Granite Hills High School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Granite Hills High School?
Granite Hills High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Granite Hills High School offer ?
Granite Hills High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Granite Hills High School part of?
Granite Hills High School is part of Apple Valley Unified School District.
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