Top Rankings
Grossmont Union High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 16,499 students in Grossmont Union High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Grossmont Union High School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
15 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
16,499 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
124 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
132:1
132:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Grossmont Union High School District, which is ranked #604 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#604 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
29%
Graduation Rate
85%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.63
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
5%
12%
% Hispanic
42%
56%
% Black
5%
5%
% White
41%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,055 is higher than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,877 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$364 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$345 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,055
$19,974
Spending / Student
$20,877
$18,396
Best Grossmont Union High School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grossmont Middle College High School
Alternative School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8800 Grossmont College Dr.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 644-7524
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 644-7524
Grades: 11-12
| 51 students
Rank: #22.
Valhalla High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1725 Hillsdale Rd.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 593-5300
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 593-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,845 students
Rank: #33.
Santana High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9915 North Magnolia Ave.
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-0211
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-0211
Grades: 9-12
| 1,712 students
Rank: #44.
West Hills High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8756 Mast Blvd.
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-0400
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-0400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,515 students
Rank: #55.
Merit Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1600 North Cuyamaca St.
La Mesa, CA 91944
(619) 956-0600
La Mesa, CA 91944
(619) 956-0600
Grades: 9-12
| 64 students
Rank: #66.
Reach Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
230 Jamacha Rd.
La Mesa, CA 91944
(619) 588-3580
La Mesa, CA 91944
(619) 588-3580
Grades: 9-12
| 22 students
Rank: #77.
Grossmont High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 Murray Dr.
La Mesa, CA 91944
(619) 668-6000
La Mesa, CA 91944
(619) 668-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,079 students
Rank: #88.
Elite Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
230 Jamacha Blvd.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 588-3545
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 588-3545
Grades: 9-12
| 38 students
Rank: #99.
Granite Hills High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1719 East Madison Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 593-5500
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 593-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,414 students
Rank: #1010.
El Capitan High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10410 Ashwood St.
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 938-9100
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 938-9100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,830 students
Rank: #1111.
Chaparral High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1600 North Cuyamaca St.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 956-4600
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 956-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 76 students
Rank: #1212.
Mount Miguel High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8585 Blossom Ln.
Spring Valley, CA 91977
(619) 664-8400
Spring Valley, CA 91977
(619) 664-8400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,506 students
Rank: #1313.
Monte Vista High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3230 Sweetwater Springs Blvd.
Spring Valley, CA 91977
(619) 660-3000
Spring Valley, CA 91977
(619) 660-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,537 students
Rank: #1414.
Idea Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1600 North Cuyamaca St.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 956-4332
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 956-4332
Grades: 9-12
| 138 students
Rank: #1515.
El Cajon Valley High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1035 East Madison Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 579-5855
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 579-5855
Grades: 9-12
| 1,672 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Grossmont Union High School District?
Grossmont Union High School District manages 15 public schools serving 16,499 students.
What is the rank of Grossmont Union High School District?
Grossmont Union High School District is ranked #604 out of 1,925 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Grossmont Union High School District?
42% of Grossmont Union High School District students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Grossmont Union High School District?
Grossmont Union High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 132:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Grossmont Union High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,877 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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