Serving 1,734 students in grades 9-12, Granite Hills 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 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 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 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,734 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Granite Hills High School's student population of 1,734 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,734 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Granite Hills High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Granite Hills High School is 0.57, 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
#7205 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
60%
56%
Black
11%
5%
White
25%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Granite Hills High School's ranking?
Granite Hills High School is ranked #7205 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Granite Hills High School often compared to?
Granite Hills High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Apple Valley 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 33% CA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Granite Hills High School?
The graduation rate of Granite Hills High School is 91%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Granite Hills High School?
1,734 students attend Granite Hills High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Granite Hills High School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Granite Hills High School?
Granite Hills High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Granite Hills High School offer ?
Granite Hills High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Granite Hills High School part of?
Granite Hills High School is part of Apple Valley Unified School District.
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