Bolsa Grande High

Summary:

Bolsa Grande High is a public high school located in Garden Grove, California, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,723 students. The school is part of the Garden Grove Unified School District, which is ranked 402 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bolsa Grande High consistently ranks among the top 20% of California high schools, with strong academic performance on Smarter Balanced Assessments and the CAST Science assessment. The school's four-year graduation rate ranges from 91.6% to 96.1%, exceeding the district and state averages, and its dropout rate is relatively low. Bolsa Grande High performs particularly well with English Language Learners and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking among the top 15% and 7% of California high schools, respectively, in recent years.

While Bolsa Grande High generally outperforms its nearby counterparts in the Garden Grove Unified School District, such as Santiago High, Rancho Alamitos High, and Pacifica High, the school faces challenges with increasing chronic absenteeism and the need to address performance gaps among different demographic groups. Continued focus on these areas can help Bolsa Grande High maintain its position as a top-performing school in the region.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 9401 Westminster Ave.
       Garden Grove, CA  92844-2901


(714) 663-6424

District: Garden Grove Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
341st of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,703 Help


Feeder schools for Bolsa Grande High:

Elementary:    A. G. Cook Elementary
    Excelsior Elementary
    Merton E. Hill Elementary
    Morningside Elementary
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Middle:    Donald S. Jordan Intermediate

Student/teacher ratio:  22.5 Help
Number of students:  1,723

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
57.4%
Hispanic:
36.3%
White:
4.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  85.3% Help


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Compare Details Bolsa Grande High ranks better than 85.3% of high schools in California. It also ranks 3rd among 8 ranked high schools in the Garden Grove Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.2. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Bolsa Grande High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Asian (57.4%), Hispanic (36.3%), White (4.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 85.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bolsa Grande High is 22.5. 5 high schools in the Garden Grove Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bolsa Grande High is $12,703. 5 high schools in the Garden Grove Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bolsa Grande High:

SchoolDigger ranks Bolsa Grande High 341st of 2323 California public high schools. (See Bolsa Grande High in the ranking list.)

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Garden Grove Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Garden Grove Unified 402nd of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bolsa Grande High

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Rank History for all students at Bolsa Grande High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 74.34 125th 1653 92.4%
2005 72.48 213th 1901 88.8%
2006 75.55 187th 1968 90.5%
2007 71.23 243rd 2063 88.2%
2008 65.87 341st 2117 83.9%
2009 66.40 316th 2238 85.9%
2010 66.38 363rd 2281 84.1%
2011 73.91 231st 2367 90.2%
2012 75.66 208th 2354 91.2%
2013 78.48 159th 2426 93.4%
2015 78.83 384th 1994 80.7%
2016 78.38 398th 2039 80.5%
2017 79.96 413th 2021 79.6%
2018 87.32 261st 2017 87.1%
2019 66.89 605th 2133 71.6%
2021 83.46 210th 1290 83.7%
2022 88.02 232nd 2123 89.1%
2023 75.72 402nd 2348 82.9%
2024 79.20 341st 2323 85.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bolsa Grande High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.89 72nd 938 92.3%
2019 76.26 89th 941 90.5%
2021 71.88 69th 467 85.2%
2022 77.76 69th 1044 93.4%
2023 53.82 213th 1323 83.9%
2024 50.01 252nd 1350 81.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Bolsa Grande High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 47.98 506th 1547 67.3%
2024 43.17 630th 1534 58.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bolsa Grande High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.12 123rd 1862 93.4%
2019 90.36 129th 1937 93.3%
2021 89.83 89th 1126 92.1%
2022 94.90 82nd 1943 95.8%
2023 87.70 167th 2247 92.6%
2024 88.14 148th 2235 93.4%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Bolsa Grande High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 96.03 13th 417 96.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Bolsa Grande High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.01 218th 1760 87.6%
2019 78.80 346th 1833 81.1%
2021 80.00 192nd 1054 81.8%
2022 86.69 222nd 1858 88.1%
2023 75.08 370th 2118 82.5%
2024 82.94 254th 2098 87.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Bolsa Grande High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.89 345th 1052 67.2%
2019 52.57 378th 1117 66.2%
2021 58.38 146th 555 73.7%
2022 52.96 356th 1161 69.3%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Bolsa Grande High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 61.33 67th 168 60.1%
2023 55.44 93rd 233 60.1%
2024 69.16 57th 234 75.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Bolsa Grande High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.26 291st 1834 84.1%
2019 79.91 325th 1880 82.7%
2021 83.24 186th 1122 83.4%
2022 86.60 228th 1916 88.1%
2023 74.23 398th 2207 82.0%
2024 72.63 420th 2172 80.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Bolsa Grande High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.08 319th 581 45.1%
2019 52.71 316th 582 45.7%
2022 60.76 262nd 581 54.9%
2023 47.73 418th 731 42.8%
2024 54.67 368th 712 48.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bolsa Grande High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.79 266th 1742 84.7%
2019 50.46 859th 1814 52.6%
2022 59.33 629th 1861 66.2%
2023 48.97 877th 2142 59.1%
2024 49.21 851st 2125 60.0%
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Rank History for White students at Bolsa Grande High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.34 724th 1173 38.3%
2022 79.06 220th 1204 81.7%
2023 51.05 585th 1434 59.2%
2024 16.08 1125th 1406 20.0%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Bolsa Grande High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 695 21 632 225 12 n/a n/a 0 1585
1989 562 13 677 232 10 n/a n/a 0 1494
1990 488 23 730 261 8 n/a n/a 0 1510
1991 444 23 771 271 10 n/a n/a 0 1519
1992 414 17 888 297 9 n/a n/a 0 1625
1993 347 22 912 323 8 n/a n/a 0 1612
1994 336 22 843 308 3 n/a n/a 0 1512
1995 277 29 808 318 6 n/a n/a 0 1438
1996 277 29 808 318 6 n/a n/a 0 1438
1997 237 23 879 362 6 n/a n/a 0 1507
1998 197 28 921 376 6 n/a n/a 0 1528
1999 188 20 945 444 8 n/a n/a 0 1605
2000 174 22 930 480 4 n/a n/a 0 1610
2001 167 25 859 469 3 n/a n/a 0 1523
2002 157 28 811 540 3 n/a n/a 0 1539
2003 157 28 811 540 3 n/a n/a 0 1539
2004 153 25 799 540 5 n/a n/a 0 1522
2005 139 26 821 585 4 n/a n/a 0 1575
2006 135 23 839 597 2 n/a n/a 0 1596
2007 123 12 855 605 4 n/a n/a 0 1599
2008 135 13 931 690 5 n/a n/a 0 1774
2009 134 14 1012 739 6 22 3 0 1930
2010 121 10 1056 694 4 31 2 0 1918
2011 130 13 1141 727 2 32 1 0 2046
2012 110 12 1185 753 1 23 2 0 2086
2013 111 12 1134 719 1 22 13 0 2012
2014 104 8 1098 769 1 18 5 0 2003
2015 99 10 1120 783 3 19 20 0 2054
2016 94 7 1089 756 2 11 36 0 1995
2017 82 9 1123 771 1 9 33 0 2028
2018 74 7 1184 707 5 11 28 0 2016
2019 66 6 1189 666 4 9 21 0 1961
2020 79 4 1170 633 4 9 16 0 1915
2021 73 4 1147 613 5 7 10 0 1859
2022 65 6 1041 599 1 4 15 0 1731
2023 73 4 989 625 1 9 20 2 1723

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bolsa Grande High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1585 62.0 25.5 n/a
1989 1494 60.5 24.6 n/a
1990 1510 62.0 24.3 n/a
1991 1519 61.0 24.9 n/a
1992 1625 62.0 26.2 45.7
1993 1612 61.7 26.1 51.9
1994 1512 60.5 25.0 56.9
1995 1438 56.8 25.3 55.6
1996 1438 56.8 25.3 55.6
1997 1507 58.5 25.8 64.8
1998 1528 61.4 24.9 66.2
1999 1605 65.0 24.7 67.7
2000 1610 66.7 24.1 66.5
2001 1523 61.3 24.8 66.1
2002 1539 65.1 23.6 66.5
2003 1539 65.1 23.6 66.5
2004 1522 62.6 24.3 65.8
2005 1575 62.7 25.1 63.7
2006 1596 62.9 25.4 66.5
2007 1599 62.4 25.6 68
2008 1774 78.0 22.7 70
2009 1930 78.4 21.4 73
2010 1918 74.2 25.8 79.7
2011 2046 n/a n/a 71.4
2012 2086 70.4 29.6 n/a
2013 2012 71.5 28.1 77.9
2014 2003 71.8 27.8 83.9
2015 2054 78.0 26.3 80.5
2016 1995 82.0 24.3 69
2017 2028 83.9 24.1 70.9
2018 2016 83.1 24.2 73.7
2019 1961 76.1 25.7 71.3
2020 1915 n/a n/a 73.6
2021 1859 78.8 23.5 77
2022 1731 77.4 22.3 77.6
2023 1723 76.5 22.5 85.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bolsa Grande High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1585 62.0 25.5 n/a
1989 1494 60.5 24.6 n/a
1990 1510 62.0 24.3 n/a
1991 1519 61.0 24.9 n/a
1992 1625 62.0 26.2 45.7
1993 1612 61.7 26.1 51.9
1994 1512 60.5 25.0 56.9
1995 1438 56.8 25.3 55.6
1996 1438 56.8 25.3 55.6
1997 1507 58.5 25.8 64.8
1998 1528 61.4 24.9 66.2
1999 1605 65.0 24.7 67.7
2000 1610 66.7 24.1 66.5
2001 1523 61.3 24.8 66.1
2002 1539 65.1 23.6 66.5
2003 1539 65.1 23.6 66.5
2004 1522 62.6 24.3 65.8
2005 1575 62.7 25.1 63.7
2006 1596 62.9 25.4 66.5
2007 1599 62.4 25.6 68
2008 1774 78.0 22.7 70
2009 1930 78.4 21.4 73
2010 1918 74.2 25.8 79.7
2011 2046 n/a n/a 71.4
2012 2086 70.4 29.6 n/a
2013 2012 71.5 28.1 77.9
2014 2003 71.8 27.8 83.9
2015 2054 78.0 26.3 80.5
2016 1995 82.0 24.3 69
2017 2028 83.9 24.1 70.9
2018 2016 83.1 24.2 73.7
2019 1961 76.1 25.7 71.3
2020 1915 n/a n/a 73.6
2021 1859 78.8 23.5 77
2022 1731 77.4 22.3 77.6
2023 1723 76.5 22.5 85.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bolsa Grande High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $12,703

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bolsa Grande High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 605th of 2133 High schoolsRanks 402nd of 2348 High schools
 11.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Bolsa Grande High)69.165.8
 3.3%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Garden Grove Unified)65.966.3
 0.4%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Bolsa Grande High)52.843.7
 9.1%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Garden Grove Unified)45.639.1
 6.5%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
11th Grade Science (Bolsa Grande High)34.535.9
 1.4%
   11th Grade Science (Garden Grove Unified)35.435.9
 0.5%
   11th Grade Science (California)30.431.7
 1.3%
12th Grade Science (Bolsa Grande High)8.37.1
 1.2%
   12th Grade Science (Garden Grove Unified)1515.9
 0.9%
   12th Grade Science (California)25.626.9
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students19611723
 12.1%
African American64
 33.3%
American Indian41
 75%
Asian1189989
 16.8%
Hispanic666625
 6.2%
Pacific Islander99
White6673
 10.6%
Two or More Races2120
 4.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients71.3%85.3%
 14%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Bolsa Grande High

Bolsa Grande High ranks 341st of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,723 students attended Bolsa Grande High.

Students at Bolsa Grande High are 57% Asian, 36% Hispanic, 4% White, 1% Two or more races.

Bolsa Grande High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : A. G. Cook Elementary
Elementary : Excelsior Elementary
Elementary : Merton E. Hill Elementary
Elementary : Morningside Elementary
Elementary : Sunnyside Elementary
Middle : Donald S. Jordan Intermediate


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