Granite Hills High

Summary:

Granite Hills High is a public high school located in El Cajon, California, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 2,398 students. The school is part of the Grossmont Union High School District, which is ranked 660 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Granite Hills High has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking over the past decade, ranging from a high of 300 out of 2,426 California high schools in 2012-2013 to a low of 1,190 out of 2,348 in 2022-2023, with its current ranking at 994 out of 2,323 for the 2023-2024 school year. The school's graduation rates have been relatively stable, ranging from 82.4% in 2019-2020 to 90.6% in 2021-2022, which is generally higher than the district and state averages. However, the school's dropout rate has fluctuated, ranging from 4.5% in 2021-2022 to 10.6% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average but still lower than some nearby schools like Chaparral High and MERIT Academy.

One significant concern at Granite Hills High is the sharp increase in chronic absenteeism, from 16.2% in 2017-2018 to 51.0% in 2020-2021, with the most recent rate in 2022-2023 at 30.1%, which is still higher than the state average. The school's test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are also generally lower than the district and state averages. Additionally, the school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with wide disparities in rankings for Asian, African American, and White students. Addressing these equity gaps and the chronic absenteeism issue could be key focus areas for the school and district to improve overall academic outcomes and provide a more equitable education for all students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1719 East Madison Ave.
       El Cajon, CA  92019-1052


(619) 593-5500

District: Grossmont Union High

SchoolDigger Rank:
994th of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,477 Help


Feeder schools for Granite Hills High:

Elementary:    Boulder Oaks Elementary
    Creekside Early Learning Center
    Crest Elementary
    Madison Avenue Elementary
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Middle:    Joan MacQueen Middle
    Montgomery Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  24.4 Help
Number of students:  2,398

Racial breakdown:

White:
49.3%
Hispanic:
38.2%
Two or more races:
4.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Granite Hills High ranks better than 57.2% of high schools in California. It also ranks 8th among 13 ranked high schools in the Grossmont Union High School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.06. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Granite Hills 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 Granite Hills High has the largest high school student body size in the Grossmont Union High School District. Racial makeup is: White (49.3%), Hispanic (38.2%), two or more races (4.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 59.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Granite Hills High is 24.4. 13 high schools in the Grossmont Union High School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Granite Hills High is $10,477. 8 high schools in the Grossmont Union High School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Granite Hills High:

SchoolDigger ranks Granite Hills High 994th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Granite Hills High in the ranking list.)

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Grossmont Union High:

SchoolDigger ranks Grossmont Union High 660th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Granite Hills High

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Rank History for all students at Granite Hills High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 52.78 457th 1653 72.4%
2005 51.79 561st 1901 70.5%
2006 60.28 469th 1968 76.2%
2007 62.13 411th 2063 80.1%
2008 64.04 393rd 2117 81.4%
2009 70.80 241st 2238 89.2%
2010 73.11 231st 2281 89.9%
2011 71.88 274th 2367 88.4%
2012 66.80 372nd 2354 84.2%
2013 70.09 300th 2426 87.6%
2015 79.72 368th 1994 81.5%
2016 76.01 447th 2039 78.1%
2017 80.25 409th 2021 79.8%
2018 62.52 751st 2017 62.8%
2019 69.43 551st 2133 74.2%
2021 61.29 454th 1290 64.8%
2022 51.36 900th 2123 57.6%
2023 38.36 1190th 2348 49.3%
2024 45.06 994th 2323 57.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Granite Hills High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.78 298th 366 18.6%
2019 39.17 274th 422 35.1%
2023 17.16 624th 786 20.6%
2024 18.38 617th 804 23.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Granite Hills High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.81 154th 938 83.6%
2019 30.66 742nd 941 21.1%
2022 43.51 436th 1044 58.2%
2023 24.01 1077th 1323 18.6%
2024 38.35 522nd 1350 61.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Granite Hills High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 25.30 1158th 1547 25.1%
2024 47.42 553rd 1534 64.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Granite Hills High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.64 852nd 1862 54.2%
2019 62.85 605th 1937 68.8%
2021 64.33 334th 1126 70.3%
2022 52.55 797th 1943 59.0%
2023 32.37 1352nd 2247 39.8%
2024 40.78 1119th 2235 49.9%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Granite Hills High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 93.68 20th 417 95.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Granite Hills High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.14 822nd 1760 53.3%
2019 68.51 488th 1833 73.4%
2021 47.79 542nd 1054 48.6%
2022 49.85 829th 1858 55.4%
2023 32.77 1284th 2118 39.4%
2024 44.21 968th 2098 53.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Granite Hills High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.70 460th 1052 56.3%
2019 56.05 337th 1117 69.8%
2021 76.14 76th 555 86.3%
2022 52.87 359th 1161 69.1%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Granite Hills High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.99 151st 233 35.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Granite Hills High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.72 637th 1834 65.3%
2019 64.36 583rd 1880 69.0%
2021 66.15 331st 1122 70.5%
2022 48.75 849th 1916 55.7%
2023 40.83 1029th 2207 53.4%
2024 42.75 979th 2172 54.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Granite Hills High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 18.82 491st 581 15.5%
2023 1.96 714th 731 2.3%
2024 2.20 699th 712 1.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Granite Hills High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 73.20 119th 592 79.9%
2023 35.43 432nd 720 40.0%
2024 42.66 355th 721 50.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Granite Hills High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.87 690th 1742 60.4%
2019 70.25 428th 1814 76.4%
2022 44.13 984th 1861 47.1%
2023 41.70 1068th 2142 50.1%
2024 42.99 1025th 2125 51.8%
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Rank History for White students at Granite Hills High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.38 713th 1173 39.2%
2019 49.07 627th 1222 48.7%
2022 36.66 771st 1204 36.0%
2023 21.26 1073rd 1434 25.2%
2024 31.24 884th 1406 37.1%
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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 Granite Hills High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 2017 11 25 70 16 n/a n/a 0 2139
1989 1885 7 29 92 21 n/a n/a 0 2034
1990 1881 11 41 124 27 n/a n/a 0 2084
1991 1966 17 46 151 24 n/a n/a 0 2204
1992 2022 17 47 172 35 n/a n/a 0 2293
1993 2030 22 54 199 43 n/a n/a 0 2348
1994 2046 32 49 197 55 n/a n/a 0 2379
1995 2155 34 54 239 56 n/a n/a 0 2538
1996 2155 34 54 239 56 n/a n/a 0 2538
1997 2220 30 67 275 45 n/a n/a 0 2637
1998 2260 24 78 291 47 n/a n/a 0 2700
1999 2267 32 81 309 48 n/a n/a 0 2737
2000 2292 48 76 354 48 n/a n/a 52 2870
2001 2256 67 66 376 50 n/a n/a 31 2846
2002 2169 43 71 404 60 n/a n/a 49 2796
2003 2169 43 71 404 60 n/a n/a 49 2796
2004 2108 44 67 427 75 n/a n/a 1 2722
2005 1967 60 79 455 73 n/a n/a 182 2816
2006 1968 79 103 503 73 n/a n/a 141 2867
2007 1797 73 101 548 83 n/a n/a 77 2679
2008 1754 69 109 616 70 n/a n/a 0 2618
2009 1554 56 58 593 38 3 437 0 2739
2010 1703 103 84 735 65 10 99 0 2799
2011 1575 60 44 802 35 5 250 0 2771
2012 1588 52 43 801 28 8 232 0 2752
2013 1553 45 32 792 32 9 223 0 2686
2014 1461 42 41 766 19 5 235 0 2569
2015 1410 59 40 731 21 5 212 0 2478
2016 1318 62 44 746 22 8 145 0 2345
2017 1248 58 48 814 21 7 141 0 2337
2018 1166 55 55 839 19 9 147 0 2290
2019 1169 50 55 863 31 16 110 0 2294
2020 1184 64 66 849 32 21 80 0 2296
2021 1240 63 72 829 31 22 81 0 2338
2022 1194 60 78 869 43 24 98 0 2366
2023 1183 68 82 916 35 12 101 1 2398

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 Granite Hills High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2139 78.4 27.2 n/a
1989 2034 75.3 27.0 n/a
1990 2084 79.4 26.2 n/a
1991 2204 80.7 27.3 n/a
1992 2293 82.0 27.9 10.5
1993 2348 89.2 26.3 11.9
1994 2379 85.2 27.9 8.7
1995 2538 90.3 28.1 16.5
1996 2538 90.3 28.1 16.5
1997 2637 96.8 27.2 15.8
1998 2700 102.2 26.4 16.1
1999 2737 89.4 30.6 13.7
2000 2870 109.8 26.1 14
2001 2846 112.2 25.4 15.5
2002 2796 106.9 26.2 16.6
2003 2796 106.9 26.2 16.6
2004 2722 130.4 20.9 16.1
2005 2816 116.0 24.3 15.5
2006 2867 115.0 24.9 17.4
2007 2679 121.1 22.1 20.5
2008 2618 119.3 21.9 21.7
2009 2739 116.4 21.4 24.8
2010 2799 104.6 26.7 25.6
2011 2771 n/a n/a 20.5
2012 2752 103.3 26.6 n/a
2013 2686 97.8 27.4 37.4
2014 2569 95.4 26.9 45.5
2015 2478 98.0 25.2 46.5
2016 2345 92.0 25.4 57
2017 2337 88.0 26.5 47.2
2018 2290 85.2 26.8 46.6
2019 2294 85.9 26.6 54.5
2020 2296 n/a n/a 53.6
2021 2338 92.2 25.3 50.6
2022 2366 96.5 24.5 52.5
2023 2398 97.9 24.4 59.6

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 Granite Hills High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2139 78.4 27.2 n/a
1989 2034 75.3 27.0 n/a
1990 2084 79.4 26.2 n/a
1991 2204 80.7 27.3 n/a
1992 2293 82.0 27.9 10.5
1993 2348 89.2 26.3 11.9
1994 2379 85.2 27.9 8.7
1995 2538 90.3 28.1 16.5
1996 2538 90.3 28.1 16.5
1997 2637 96.8 27.2 15.8
1998 2700 102.2 26.4 16.1
1999 2737 89.4 30.6 13.7
2000 2870 109.8 26.1 14
2001 2846 112.2 25.4 15.5
2002 2796 106.9 26.2 16.6
2003 2796 106.9 26.2 16.6
2004 2722 130.4 20.9 16.1
2005 2816 116.0 24.3 15.5
2006 2867 115.0 24.9 17.4
2007 2679 121.1 22.1 20.5
2008 2618 119.3 21.9 21.7
2009 2739 116.4 21.4 24.8
2010 2799 104.6 26.7 25.6
2011 2771 n/a n/a 20.5
2012 2752 103.3 26.6 n/a
2013 2686 97.8 27.4 37.4
2014 2569 95.4 26.9 45.5
2015 2478 98.0 25.2 46.5
2016 2345 92.0 25.4 57
2017 2337 88.0 26.5 47.2
2018 2290 85.2 26.8 46.6
2019 2294 85.9 26.6 54.5
2020 2296 n/a n/a 53.6
2021 2338 92.2 25.3 50.6
2022 2366 96.5 24.5 52.5
2023 2398 97.9 24.4 59.6

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 Granite Hills High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $10,477

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Granite Hills High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 551st of 2133 High schoolsRanks 1190th of 2348 High schools
 24.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Granite Hills High)54.637.5
 17.1%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Grossmont Union High)56.152.2
 3.9%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Granite Hills High)41.623.7
 17.9%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Grossmont Union High)32.725.9
 6.8%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
11th Grade Science (Granite Hills High)31.618.9
 12.7%
   11th Grade Science (Grossmont Union High)27.626.6
 1%
   11th Grade Science (California)30.431.7
 1.3%
12th Grade Science (Granite Hills High)28.413.6
 14.8%
   12th Grade Science (Grossmont Union High)22.313.8
 8.5%
   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 Students22942398
 4.5%
African American5068
 36%
American Indian3135
 12.9%
Asian5582
 49.1%
Hispanic863916
 6.1%
Pacific Islander1612
 25%
White11691183
 1.2%
Two or More Races110101
 8.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54.5%59.6%
 5.1%


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Granite Hills High ranks 994th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Granite Hills High are 49% White, 38% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 3% African American, 1% American Indian.

Granite Hills High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Boulder Oaks Elementary
Elementary : Creekside Early Learning Center
Elementary : Crest Elementary
Elementary : Madison Avenue Elementary
Elementary : Rios Elementary
Elementary : Shadow Hills Elementary
Middle : Joan MacQueen Middle
Middle : Montgomery Middle

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,398 students attended Granite Hills High.


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