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 school year, there are 15 public high schools serving 16,499 students in Grossmont Union High School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public high schools in California.
Public High Schools in Grossmont Union High School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Public High School in Grossmont Union High School District have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Granite Hills High School, with 88% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
15 Schools
2,812 Schools
# Students
16,499 Students
2,139,958 Students
# Teachers
124 Teachers
100,748 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
132:1
132:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Grossmont Union High School District, which is ranked #685 of all 1,907 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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
29%
Graduation Rate
83%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.63
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
5%
11%
% Hispanic
42%
56%
% Black
5%
5%
% White
41%
22%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,055 is higher than the state median of $19,975. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% 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
$19,975
Spending / Student
$20,877
$18,396
Best Grossmont Union High School District Public High Schools (2026)
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 | 51 students Minority enrollment: 33%
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 | 1,712 students Student-teacher ratio: 95:1 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 | 1,515 students Student-teacher ratio: 216:1 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 | 1,845 students Student-teacher ratio: 168:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
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 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 64:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
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 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
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 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
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 | 2,079 students Student-teacher ratio: 347:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
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 | 2,414 students Student-teacher ratio: 142:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
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 | 1,830 students Student-teacher ratio: 108:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
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 | 1,537 students Student-teacher ratio: 192:1 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 | 76 students Minority enrollment: 68%
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 | 1,506 students Student-teacher ratio: 84:1 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 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 69:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
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) 579-5855
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 579-5855
Gr: 9-12 | 1,672 students Student-teacher ratio: 111:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
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