Grant Union High School
Tel:
(916)566-3450
- Grant Union High School serves 1,903 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 11% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Grant Union High School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Grant Union High School's student population of 1,903 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 84 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,903 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 84 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Grant Union High School's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has increased from 21:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Grant Union High School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #6958 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 11% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 18% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 51% | 54% |
| Black | 21% | 6% |
| White | 5% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | 2% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.64 |
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| Graduation Rate | 93% | 83% |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 76% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Twin Rivers Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Grant Union High School is Highlands Community Charter (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Highlands Community Charter (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Highlands Community Charter (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Sacramento Highlands Community Charter Charter School
Grades: 1-12 | 1268 students
0.1 miles
1333 Grand Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916)844-2283 0.1 1-12 1268 - Sacramento Michael J. Castori Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 695 students
0.5 miles
1801 S. Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916)566-3420 0.5 K-6 695 - Sacramento North Area Community Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 144 students
0.8 miles
4000 Pinell St.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916)228-2073 0.8 7-12 144 - Sacramento Vista Nueva Career And Technology High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 142 students
0.8 miles
2035 N. Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916)566-2750 0.8 9-12 142 - Sacramento Hagginwood Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 452 students
0.9 miles
1418 Palo Verde Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95815
(916)566-3475 0.9 K-6 452
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