Granite Mountain Charter

8560 Aliento Rd.
Lucerne Valley, CA 92356
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 3,318 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Granite Mountain Charter 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 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 3,318 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 30:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Granite Mountain Charter's student population of 3,318 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 112 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
3,318 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
112 teachers
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School Rankings

Granite Mountain Charter ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Granite Mountain Charter is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#2223 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
23%
34%
45%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
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Hispanic
44%
56%
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Black
4%
5%
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White
38%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.66
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85-89%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Granite Mountain Charter's ranking?
Granite Mountain Charter is ranked #2223 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Granite Mountain Charter often compared to?
Granite Mountain Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Virtual Preparatory At Lucerne, Mariana Academy 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 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Granite Mountain Charter?
The graduation rate of Granite Mountain Charter is 85-89%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Granite Mountain Charter?
3,318 students attend Granite Mountain Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Granite Mountain Charter students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Granite Mountain Charter?
Granite Mountain Charter has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Granite Mountain Charter offer ?
Granite Mountain Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Granite Mountain Charter part of?
Granite Mountain Charter is part of Granite Mountain Charter School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 3,318 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 30:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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