Granite Hills High School is a public comprehensive high school in El Cajon, California. It serves students in grades nine through twelve. Opened in 1960, Granite Hills is one of 13 high schools in the Grossmont Union High School District. GHHS is the home of the Eagles.
Serving 2,331 students in grades 9-12, Granite Hills High School ranks in the top 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 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,331 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Granite Hills High serves the northeast part of El Cajon, CA, covering an area of approximately 114.3 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located 18 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Granite Hills High School's student population of 2,331 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 97 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,331 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
97 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1960
School Calendar
School Motto
We are a community of active learners empowered to navigate today's challenges and create opportunities for tomorrow.
School Rankings
Granite Hills High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Granite Hills High School is 0.61, 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
#3929 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
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)
13%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
39%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
49%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
88%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Navy Blue
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Granite Hills High School's ranking?
Granite Hills High School is ranked #3929 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Granite Hills High School often compared to?
Granite Hills High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like El Capitan High School, West Hills High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Granite Hills High School?
The graduation rate of Granite Hills High School is 88%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Granite Hills High School?
2,331 students attend Granite Hills High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Granite Hills High School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Granite Hills High School?
Granite Hills High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
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 Grossmont Union High School District.
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