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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 high schools serving 17,044 students in Grossmont Union High School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public high schools in California.
Public High Schools in Grossmont Union High School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the California public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Public High School in Grossmont Union High School District have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the California average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Grossmont Middle College High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
15 Schools
2,819 Schools
# Students
17,044 Students
2,202,926 Students
# Teachers
753 Teachers
101,134 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
District Rank
Grossmont Union High School District, which is ranked #437 of all 1,167 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 79% has decreased from 82% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#425 out of 1200 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
49%
Graduation Rate
79%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.64
# American Indian Students
169 Students
11,449 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
699 Students
253,504 Students
% Asian Students
4%
12%
# Hispanic Students
6,764 Students
1,210,360 Students
% Hispanic Students
40%
55%
# Black Students
919 Students
118,808 Students
% Black Students
5%
5%
# White Students
7,514 Students
492,258 Students
% White Students
44%
22%
# Hawaiian Students
109 Students
9,615 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
869 Students
103,544 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
-
24,268
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
22,398
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
23,183
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
23,195
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
23,339
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
23,640
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
31,567
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
40,814
# Students in 8th Grade:
3
43,546
# Students in 9th Grade:
4,185
484,001
# Students in 10th Grade:
4,327
494,744
# Students in 11th Grade:
4,119
478,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
4,410
489,782
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,350 is higher than the state median of $19,806. 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 $18,241. 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
$19,806
Spending / Student
$20,210
$18,241
Best Grossmont Union High School District Public High 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: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%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.
West Hills High School
(Math: 38% | 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: #4 - 54. - 5.
Chaparral High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%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: #4 - 54. - 5.
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.
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: #88.
Grossmont High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 59%)
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: #99.
Monte Vista High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 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: #1010.
Granite Hills High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
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: #1111.
Mount Miguel High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 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: #1212.
Santana High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9915 N. Magnolia Ave.
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-0211
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-0211
Grades: 9-12
| 1,754 students
Rank: #1313.
El Capitan High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10410 Ashwood St.
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 938-9100
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 938-9100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,809 students
Rank: #1414.
El Cajon Valley High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
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
Rank: #1515.
Idea Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
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
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