Grossmont Middle College High School vs. Helix High School
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School Overview
School
Grossmont Middle College High School
8800 Grossmont College Dr.
El Cajon, CA 92020
El Cajon, CA 92020
Rating
: 10/
Top 10%10
Top Rankings
Grossmont Middle College High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Helix High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 66 students in grades 11-12, Grossmont Middle College High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,462 students in grades 9-12, Helix High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
11-12
9-12
Total Students
66 students
2,462 students
% Male | % Female
36% | 64%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
102 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
24:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
72%
n/a
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
78%
n/a
Graduation Rate
≥90%
92%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
-
644
Grade 10 Students
-
619
Grade 11 Students
28
585
Grade 12 Students
38
614
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
12%
7%
% Hispanic
23%
44%
% Black
1%
11%
% White
61%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
12%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
28%