Grossmont Union High School District
- 1100 MURRAY DR
- LA MESA, CA 91944
- (619) 644-8000
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | - | 71.2% |
| Dropout Rate | 2.8% | 5.0% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $9,467 | $9,292 |
| Students Per Teacher | 22.5 | 20.8 |
| Number of Schools | 20 | - |
| Number of Students | 24,768 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 1,102 | - |
District Test Scores
CST - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 9 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 32.0% | 22.0% | |
| 2009 | 33.0% | 21.0% | |
| 2008 | 29.0% | 18.0% | |
| CST Algebra II Test | |||
| 2010 | 64.0% | 69.0% | |
| 2009 | 63.0% | 65.0% | |
| 2008 | 39.0% | 66.0% | |
| CST Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 75.0% | 55.0% | |
| 2009 | 64.0% | 51.0% | |
| 2008 | 73.0% | 52.0% | |
| CST Earth Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 48.0% | 35.0% | |
| 2009 | 41.0% | 29.0% | |
| 2008 | 50.0% | 31.0% | |
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 55.0% | 54.0% | |
| 2009 | 52.0% | 50.0% | |
| 2008 | 53.0% | 49.0% | |
| CST General Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 5.0% | 17.0% | |
| 2009 | 5.0% | 17.0% | |
| 2008 | 9.0% | 18.0% | |
| CST Geometry Test | |||
| 2010 | 65.0% | 46.0% | |
| 2009 | 68.0% | 47.0% | |
| 2008 | 58.0% | 43.0% | |
| CST Integrated/Coordinated Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 31.0% | 19.0% | |
| 2009 | 26.0% | 15.0% | |
| 2008 | 20.0% | 5.0% | |
| CST Physics Test | |||
| 2010 | 53.0% | 40.0% | |
| 2009 | 66.0% | 35.0% | |
| CST World History Test | |||
| 2010 | 25.0% | 45.0% | |
| 2009 | 8.0% | 41.0% | |
| 2008 | 4.0% | 36.0% | |
Grade 10 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 14.0% | 12.0% | |
| 2009 | 14.0% | 11.0% | |
| 2008 | 9.0% | 9.0% | |
| CST Algebra II Test | |||
| 2010 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 2009 | 46.0% | 37.0% | |
| 2008 | 36.0% | 36.0% | |
| CST Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 43.0% | 38.0% | |
| 2009 | 38.0% | 34.0% | |
| 2008 | 39.0% | 35.0% | |
| CST Chemistry Test | |||
| 2010 | 49.0% | 47.0% | |
| 2009 | 41.0% | 44.0% | |
| 2008 | 39.0% | 41.0% | |
| CST Earth Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 34.0% | 29.0% | |
| 2009 | 31.0% | 23.0% | |
| 2008 | 21.0% | 23.0% | |
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 43.0% | 45.0% | |
| 2009 | 43.0% | 44.0% | |
| 2008 | 41.0% | 41.0% | |
| CST Geometry Test | |||
| 2010 | 16.0% | 14.0% | |
| 2009 | 17.0% | 14.0% | |
| 2008 | 13.0% | 12.0% | |
| CST Integrated/Coordinated Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 20.0% | 14.0% | |
| 2009 | 12.0% | 9.0% | |
| 2008 | 8.0% | 7.0% | |
| CST Physics Test | |||
| 2010 | 45.0% | 44.0% | |
| 2009 | 48.0% | 40.0% | |
| 2008 | 19.0% | 36.0% | |
| CST Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 42.0% | 46.0% | |
| 2009 | 45.0% | 44.0% | |
| 2008 | 40.0% | 40.0% | |
| CST Summative High School Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 62.0% | 75.0% | |
| 2009 | 54.0% | 71.0% | |
| 2008 | 53.0% | 68.0% | |
| CST World History Test | |||
| 2010 | 47.0% | 42.0% | |
| 2009 | 40.0% | 38.0% | |
| 2008 | 37.0% | 33.0% | |
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 11.0% | 8.0% | |
| 2009 | 11.0% | 8.0% | |
| 2008 | 6.0% | 5.0% | |
| CST Algebra II Test | |||
| 2010 | 16.0% | 14.0% | |
| 2009 | 13.0% | 12.0% | |
| 2008 | 9.0% | 11.0% | |
| CST Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 54.0% | 46.0% | |
| 2009 | 44.0% | 41.0% | |
| 2008 | 38.0% | 39.0% | |
| CST Chemistry Test | |||
| 2010 | 34.0% | 30.0% | |
| 2009 | 33.0% | 27.0% | |
| 2008 | 26.0% | 25.0% | |
| CST Earth Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 27.0% | 32.0% | |
| 2009 | 29.0% | 26.0% | |
| 2008 | 27.0% | 28.0% | |
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 41.0% | 42.0% | |
| 2009 | 41.0% | 40.0% | |
| 2008 | 37.0% | 37.0% | |
| CST Geometry Test | |||
| 2010 | 6.0% | 6.0% | |
| 2009 | 4.0% | 7.0% | |
| 2008 | 4.0% | 6.0% | |
| CST Integrated/Coordinated Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 18.0% | 8.0% | |
| 2009 | 10.0% | 11.0% | |
| 2008 | 6.0% | 10.0% | |
| CST Physics Test | |||
| 2010 | 46.0% | 53.0% | |
| 2009 | 43.0% | 50.0% | |
| 2008 | 43.0% | 47.0% | |
| CST Summative High School Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 49.0% | 50.0% | |
| 2009 | 46.0% | 47.0% | |
| 2008 | 40.0% | 43.0% | |
| CST U.S. History Test | |||
| 2010 | 46.0% | 45.0% | |
| 2009 | 47.0% | 44.0% | |
| 2008 | 38.0% | 38.0% | |
| CST World History Test | |||
| 2010 | 6.0% | 15.0% | |
| 2009 | 12.0% | 11.0% | |
| 2008 | 9.0% | 9.0% | |
End of Course - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 26.0% | 31.0% | |
| 2009 | 26.0% | 28.0% | |
| 2008 | 21.0% | 25.0% | |
| CST Algebra II Test | |||
| 2010 | 30.0% | 31.0% | |
| 2009 | 26.0% | 28.0% | |
| 2008 | 21.0% | 27.0% | |
| CST Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 51.0% | 46.0% | |
| 2009 | 44.0% | 42.0% | |
| 2008 | 45.0% | 42.0% | |
| CST Chemistry Test | |||
| 2010 | 39.0% | 38.0% | |
| 2009 | 36.0% | 36.0% | |
| 2008 | 31.0% | 32.0% | |
| CST Earth Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 31.0% | 33.0% | |
| 2009 | 31.0% | 28.0% | |
| 2008 | 28.0% | 28.0% | |
| CST General Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 5.0% | 27.0% | |
| 2009 | 5.0% | 26.0% | |
| 2008 | 9.0% | 27.0% | |
| CST Geometry Test | |||
| 2010 | 25.0% | 27.0% | |
| 2009 | 26.0% | 26.0% | |
| 2008 | 22.0% | 24.0% | |
| CST Integrated/Coordinated Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 26.0% | 16.0% | |
| 2009 | 21.0% | 13.0% | |
| 2008 | 15.0% | 11.0% | |
| CST Physics Test | |||
| 2010 | 48.0% | 49.0% | |
| 2009 | 47.0% | 46.0% | |
| 2008 | 41.0% | 43.0% | |
| CST Summative High School Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 49.0% | 54.0% | |
| 2009 | 46.0% | 50.0% | |
| 2008 | 42.0% | 47.0% | |
| CST World History Test | |||
| 2010 | 47.0% | 41.0% | |
| 2009 | 40.0% | 38.0% | |
| 2008 | 36.0% | 33.0% | |
Source: CA Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 24,768 | 22.5 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | - |
| Kindergarten Students | 40 |
| 1st Grade Students | 40 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 40 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 40 |
| 4th Grade Students | 46 |
| 5th Grade Students | 48 |
| 6th Grade Students | 26 |
| 7th Grade Students | 14 |
| 8th Grade Students | 50 |
| 9th Grade Students | 6,290 |
| 10th Grade Students | 6,123 |
| 11th Grade Students | 6,091 |
| 12th Grade Students | 6,504 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 337 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 1,087 |
| Hispanic | 7,732 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 2,244 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 13,015 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 13,062 |
| Female | 12,290 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 1,102 | 22.5 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 2 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 16 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 1,044 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 40 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 234 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 13 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 52 |
| Elementary | - |
| Secondary | 52 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 11 |
| Library Support Staff | - |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 846 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 2 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 51 |
| School Administrators | 56 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 120 |
| Student Support Services | 35 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 582 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $274,754,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $134,071,000 | 48.8% |
| Property Tax | $93,766,000 | 34.1% |
| Other School Systems | $20,170,000 | 7.3% |
| Cities and Counties | $1,397,000 | 0.5% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $978,000 | 0.4% |
| Transportation Fees from Pupils and Parents | $137,000 | 0.05% |
| School Lunch | $3,788,000 | 1.4% |
| Other Sales and Services | $214,000 | 0.08% |
| Rents and Royalties | $485,000 | 0.2% |
| Interest Earnings | $7,932,000 | 2.9% |
| Miscellaneous | $5,204,000 | 1.9% |
| Total State Revenues | $126,804,000 | 46.2% |
| General Formula Assistance | $81,547,000 | 29.7% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $1,715,000 | 0.6% |
| Special Education Programs | $118,000 | 0.04% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $1,910,000 | 0.7% |
| Gifted and Talented Programs | $188,000 | 0.07% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $25,000 | 0.01% |
| School Lunch Programs | $165,000 | 0.06% |
| Transportation Programs | $1,935,000 | 0.7% |
| Other Programs | $32,649,000 | 11.9% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Employee Benefits | $6,552,000 | 2.4% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $13,879,000 | 5.1% |
| Through State - Title I | $3,039,000 | 1.1% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $4,132,000 | 1.5% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $870,000 | 0.3% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $60,000 | 0.02% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $58,000 | 0.02% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $681,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Bilingual Education | $153,000 | 0.06% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $1,654,000 | 0.6% |
| Through State - Other | $3,232,000 | 1.2% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $229,046,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $134,250,000 | 58.6% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $88,799,000 | 38.8% |
| Student Support | $12,656,000 | 4.6% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $10,702,000 | 3.9% |
| General Administration Support | $1,354,000 | 0.5% |
| School Administration Support | $18,824,000 | 6.9% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $28,016,000 | 10.2% |
| Student Transportation Support | $7,963,000 | 2.9% |
| Other Support Services | $9,284,000 | 3.4% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $5,997,000 | 2.6% |
| Food Services | $5,995,000 | 2.2% |
| Enterprise Operations | $2,000 | 0.00% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | - | |
| Total Diploma Count | 4,699 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 639 | 2.8% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Grossmont Union High School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 20
- Students: 24,768
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 1,102
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| CHAPARRAL HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1600 North Cuyamaca St
El Cajon, CA Public | 9-12 | 319 | 11.4 |  Review This School |
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| EL CAJON VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1035 East Madison Ave
El Cajon, CA Public | 9-12 | 2,374 | 19.3 |  5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| EL CAPITAN HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
10410 Ashwood St
Lakeside, CA Public | 9-12 | 1,887 | 26.6 | Review This School |
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| GATEWAY COMMUNITY DAY SCHOOL | ||||
8691 Echo Dr
La Mesa, CA Public | 9-12 | 27 | 13.5 | Review This School |
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| GATEWAY WEST COMMUNITY DAY SCHOOL | ||||
8693 La Mesa Blvd
La Mesa, CA Public | 9-12 | 35 | 11.7 | Review This School |
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| GRANITE HILLS HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1719 East Madison Ave
El Cajon, CA Public | 9-12 | 2,799 | 26.8 | Review This School |
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| GROSSMONT HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1100 Murray Dr
La Mesa, CA Public | 9-12 | 2,634 | 26.8 | Review This School |
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| GROSSMONT MIDDLE COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
8800 Grossmont College Dr
El Cajon, CA Public | 11-12 | 69 | 34.5 | Review This School |
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| GROSSMONT UNION HIGH SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM SCHOOL | ||||
1100 Murray Dr
La Mesa, CA Public | 9-12 | 214 | 26.8 | Review This School |
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| HELIX HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
7323 University Ave
La Mesa, CA Charter | 9-12 | 2,337 | 23.3 | Review This School |
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| LIBERTY CHARTER SCHOOL | ||||
1012 East Bradley Ave
El Cajon, CA Charter | KG-12 | 382 | 15.9 | Review This School |
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| MONTE VISTA HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
3230 Sweetwater Springs Blvd
Spring Valley, CA Public | 9-12 | 2,096 | 24.5 | Review This School |
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| MOUNT MIGUEL HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
8585 Blossom Ln
Spring Valley, CA Public | 9-12 | 1,901 | 24.5 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| PHOENIX HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1600 North Cuyamaca St
El Cajon, CA Public | 9-12 | 81 | 13.5 | Review This School |
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| SANTANA HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
9915 North Magnolia Ave
Santee, CA Public | 9-12 | 1,488 | 25.5 |  3 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| STEELE CANYON HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
12440 Campo Rd
Spring Valley, CA Charter | 9-12 | 2,209 | 220.9 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| VALHALLA HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1725 Hillsdale Rd
El Cajon, CA Public | 9-12 | 2,237 | 29.4 |  1 out of 5 1 Review |
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| VIKING CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
1751 Hillsdale Rd
El Cajon, CA Public | 9-12 | 55 | 11.0 | Review This School |
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| WEST HILLS HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
8756 Mast Blvd
Santee, CA Public | 9-12 | 2,161 | 28.0 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| WORK TRAINING CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
230 Jamacha Rd
El Cajon, CA Public | 9-12 | 47 | 4.7 | Review This School |
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