Grossmont High School

About Grossmont High School

Grossmont High School is a public high school located in El Cajon, California. It is part of the Grossmont Union High School District and has been serving the community since 1956. The school has a rich tradition of academic excellence and a commitment to providing students with the tools they need to be successful in college and beyond.
Grossmont High School offers a wide variety of academic programs and extracurricular activities. The school has a strong emphasis on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) as well as a robust arts program. There are many clubs and organizations for students to get involved in, including the Robotics Club, National Honor Society, and Key Club.
The school also has a comprehensive athletics program, with teams competing in football, basketball, soccer, baseball, softball, track and field, and more. Grossmont High School also offers a variety of student support services, including counseling, tutoring, and financial aid.
Grossmont High School is committed to creating a safe and supportive environment for all students. The school has a zero-tolerance policy for bullying and harassment, and provides a variety of resources to help students succeed.
Grossmont High School is a great place for students to learn, grow, and succeed. With its commitment to excellence and dedication to student success, Grossmont High School is an excellent choice for any student looking for a quality education.

Address:	1100 Murray Dr. La Mesa, CA 91944
Phone:	(619) 668-6000
Site:	guhsd.net
Grades:	9 – 12
Enrollment:	2,305 students

Overview Grossmont High School

Grossmont High School serves 2,305 students in grades 9-12.
Grossmont High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher 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 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Grossmont High School

Grossmont 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 Grossmont High School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.