Grant Union High School is a public high school in Sacramento, California, United States.
Serving 1,987 students in grades 9-12, Grant Union High School 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 10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (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 95% 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: 1,987 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Grant Union High serves the southern part of Sacramento, CA, covering an area of approximately 13.7 square miles. Most students typically drive 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grant Union High School's student population of 1,987 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 98 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,987 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
98 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Grant Union High School 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 Grant Union High School is 0.68, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#8262 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
20%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
50%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Royal blue, Gold
School Mascot
Pacer
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grant Union High School's ranking?
Grant Union High School is ranked #8262 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Grant Union High School often compared to?
Grant Union High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Highlands High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Grant Union High School?
The graduation rate of Grant Union High School is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Grant Union High School?
1,987 students attend Grant Union High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Grant Union High School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are White, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grant Union High School?
Grant Union High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Grant Union High School offer ?
Grant Union High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Grant Union High School part of?
Grant Union High School is part of Twin Rivers Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Grant Union High School located?
Grant Union High School is located in the Del Paso Heights neighborhood of Sacramento, CA. There are 3 other public schools located in Del Paso Heights.
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