Grossmont Middle College High School

8800 Grossmont College Dr.
El Cajon, CA 92020
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Top 10%
Serving 49 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 60-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 11-12
  • Enrollment: 49 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in CA)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 60-79% (Top 10%)
  • : ≥80% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Grossmont Middle College High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Grossmont Middle College High School's student population of 49 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
Total Students
49 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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School Rankings

Grossmont Middle College High School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grossmont Middle College High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#553 out of 9602 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Grossmont Middle College High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-79%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Grossmont Middle College High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥80%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Grossmont Middle College High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-79%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Grossmont Middle College High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
6%
12%
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Hispanic
21%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Grossmont Middle College High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
5%
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White
59%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Grossmont Middle College High School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Two or more races
12%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of Grossmont Middle College High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥90%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Grossmont Middle College High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Grossmont Middle College High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
22%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Grossmont Middle College High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Grossmont Middle College High School's ranking?
Grossmont Middle College High School is ranked #553 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Grossmont Middle College High School often compared to?
Grossmont Middle College High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Helix High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Grossmont Middle College High School?
The graduation rate of Grossmont Middle College High School is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Grossmont Middle College High School?
49 students attend Grossmont Middle College High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Grossmont Middle College High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grossmont Middle College High School?
Grossmont Middle College High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Grossmont Middle College High School offer ?
Grossmont Middle College High School offers enrollment in grades 11-12
What school district is Grossmont Middle College High School part of?
Grossmont Middle College High School is part of Grossmont Union High School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 11-12
  • Enrollment: 49 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 60-79% (Top 10%)
  • : ≥80% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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