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 2026-27 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 16,401 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 26% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% 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
10,323 Schools
# Students
16,401 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
749 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Grossmont Union High School District, which is ranked #687 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has increased from 82% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#664 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
29%
Graduation Rate
83%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)30%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2009–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
5%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
43%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
5%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
40%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,035 is higher than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,186 is higher than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$460 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$397 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$28,035
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$24,186
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Grossmont Union High School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grossmont Middle College High School
Alternative School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8800 Grossmont College Dr.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 644-7524
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 644-7524
Gr: 11-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,621 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
West Hills High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8756 Mast Blvd.
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-0400
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-0400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,624 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Valhalla High School
(Math: 32% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,728 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #77.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #88.
Grossmont High School
(Math: 23% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 2,172 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #99.
Granite Hills High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1719 East Madison Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 593-5500
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 593-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,331 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1010.
El Capitan High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10410 Ashwood St.
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 938-9100
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 938-9100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,810 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1111.
Monte Vista High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3230 Sweetwater Springs Blvd.
Spring Valley, CA 91977
(619) 660-3000
Spring Valley, CA 91977
(619) 660-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,543 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1212.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1313.
Mount Miguel High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8585 Blossom Ln.
Spring Valley, CA 91977
(619) 664-8400
Spring Valley, CA 91977
(619) 664-8400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,539 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1414.
Idea Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1600 North Cuyamaca St.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 956-4332
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 956-4332
Gr: 9-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1515.
El Cajon Valley High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1035 East Madison Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 407-4711
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 407-4711
Gr: 9-12 | 1,701 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Grossmont Union High School District?
Grossmont Union High School District manages 15 public schools serving 16,401 students.
What is the rank of Grossmont Union High School District?
Grossmont Union High School District is ranked #687 out of 1,903 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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?
43% of Grossmont Union High School District students are Hispanic, 40% 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 22:1, which is equal to 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 $24,186 is higher than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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