Serving 282 students in grades 7-12, Grossmont Secondary 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 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 282 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 31:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: 50-54% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grossmont Secondary's student population of 282 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
282 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Grossmont Secondary ranks within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grossmont Secondary is 0.56, 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
#1809 out of 3649 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
31:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
63%
56%
Black
8%
5%
White
19%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-54%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grossmont Secondary's ranking?
Grossmont Secondary is ranked #1809 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Grossmont Secondary?
The graduation rate of Grossmont Secondary is 50-54%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Grossmont Secondary?
282 students attend Grossmont Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Grossmont Secondary students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grossmont Secondary?
Grossmont Secondary has a student ration of 31:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Grossmont Secondary offer ?
Grossmont Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Grossmont Secondary part of?
Grossmont Secondary is part of Grossmont Secondary School District.
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