Serving 1,647 students in grades 9-12, Grand Terrace High School At The Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,647 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Grand Terrace High School serves the eastern part of Grand Terrace, CA, encompassing an attendance zone that covers approximately 27.4 square miles. Most families live within a typical driving distance of 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone reaching about 9.2 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grand Terrace High School At The Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex's student population of 1,647 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,647 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1966
School Calendar
School Motto
Keeping Students First ... Achievement, Equity, Wellness
School Rankings
Grand Terrace High School At The Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grand Terrace High School At The Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6695 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
78%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
White
10%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90%
86.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grand Terrace High School At The Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex's ranking?
Grand Terrace High School At The Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex is ranked #6695 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Grand Terrace High School At The Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex often compared to?
Grand Terrace High School At The Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complexis often viewed alongside schools like Redlands Senior High School, Colton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Grand Terrace High School At The Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex?
The graduation rate of Grand Terrace High School At The Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Grand Terrace High School At The Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex?
1,647 students attend Grand Terrace High School At The Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Grand Terrace High School At The Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grand Terrace High School At The Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex?
Grand Terrace High School At The Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Grand Terrace High School At The Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex offer ?
Grand Terrace High School At The Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Grand Terrace High School At The Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex part of?
Grand Terrace High School At The Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex is part of Colton Joint Unified School District.
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