Granite Hills High School

22900 Esaws Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92307
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Granite Hills High School serves 1,636 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,636 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 92% (Top 30% in CA)
  • Math Proficiency
    : 10% (Top 1%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 38% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Granite Hills High School's student population of 1,636 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,636 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Granite Hills High School is 0.62, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
10%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
38%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
2%
12%
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Hispanic
54%
56%
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Black
12%
5%
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White
29%
22%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
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Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.62
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Graduation Rate
92%
85%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Granite Hills High School?
The graduation rate of Granite Hills High School is 92%, which is higher than the California state average of 85%.
How many students attend Granite Hills High School?
1,636 students attend Granite Hills High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Granite Hills High School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Granite Hills High School?
Granite Hills High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Granite Hills High School offer ?
Granite Hills High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Granite Hills High School part of?
Granite Hills High School is part of Apple Valley Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,636 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 92% (Top 30%)
  • Math Proficiency
    : 10% (Top 1%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 38% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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