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 2024 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 17,044 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 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
15 Schools
10,378 Schools
# Students
17,044 Students
5,877,829 Students
# Teachers
753 Teachers
267,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
District Rank
Grossmont Union High School District, which is ranked #607 of all 1,939 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 Students
169 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
699 Students
696,650 Students
% Asian Students
4%
12%
# Hispanic Students
6,764 Students
3,281,593 Students
% Hispanic Students
40%
56%
# Black Students
919 Students
296,698 Students
% Black Students
5%
5%
# White Students
7,514 Students
1,235,110 Students
% White Students
44%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
109 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
869 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
18
# Students in K Grade:
-
469,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
408,278
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
421,129
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
426,453
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
432,771
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
440,675
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
440,627
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
434,997
# Students in 8th Grade:
3
455,821
# Students in 9th Grade:
4,185
484,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
4,327
494,854
# Students in 11th Grade:
4,119
478,576
# Students in 12th Grade:
4,410
489,879
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,350 is higher than the state median of $19,801. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,210 is higher than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$364 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$345 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,350
$19,801
Spending / Student
$20,210
$18,236
Best Grossmont Union High School District Public Schools (2024)
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
| 66 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
| 2,053 students
Rank: #33.
Santana High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9915 N. Magnolia Ave.
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-0211
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-0211
Grades: 9-12
| 1,754 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
| 1,618 students
Rank: #55.
Merit Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1600 N. Cuyamaca St.
La Mesa, CA 91944
(619) 956-0600
La Mesa, CA 91944
(619) 956-0600
Grades: 9-12
| 67 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
| 18 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
| 2,291 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
| 44 students
Rank: #99.
Granite Hills High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1719 E. Madison Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 593-5500
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 593-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,366 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
| 1,809 students
Rank: #1111.
Chaparral High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1600 N. Cuyamaca St.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 956-4600
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 956-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 36 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
| 1,472 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
| 1,715 students
Rank: #1414.
Idea Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1600 N. Cuyamaca St.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 956-4332
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 956-4332
Grades: 9-12
| 146 students
Rank: #1515.
El Cajon Valley High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1035 E. Madison Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 579-5855
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 579-5855
Grades: 9-12
| 1,589 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Grossmont Union High School District?
Grossmont Union High School District manages 15 public schools serving 17,044 students.
What is the rank of Grossmont Union High School District?
Grossmont Union High School District is ranked #607 out of 1,939 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?
44% of Grossmont Union High School District students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Grossmont Union High School District?
Grossmont Union High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, 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 $20,210 is higher than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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