Granite Hills High School

About Granite Hills High School

Granite Hills High School is a public high school located in El Cajon, California. The school opened in 1992 and currently serves over 2,000 students in grades 9-12. Granite Hills High School is part of the Grossmont Union High School District.
Granite Hills High School offers a variety of academic programs and extracurricular activities. The school offers a wide range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, which provide students with the opportunity to earn college credit. The school is also home to a variety of student organizations, including the National Honor Society, Student Council, and a variety of athletic teams.
Granite Hills High School is committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. The school offers a variety of support services, including academic counseling, college and career counseling, and mental health services. The school also provides a variety of extracurricular activities, including clubs, sports, and community service opportunities.
Granite Hills High School is proud to be a part of the El Cajon community, and is dedicated to helping its students reach their full potential.

Address:	1719 E. Madison Ave. El Cajon, CA 92019
Phone:	(619) 593-5500
Site:	granite.guhsd.net
Grades:	9 – 12
Enrollment:	2,338 students

Overview Granite Hills High School

Granite Hills High School serves 2,338 students in grades 9-12.
Granite Hills High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Granite Hills High School

Granite Hills High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Granite Hills High School is 0.60, 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.