Granite Hills High

1719 E. Madison Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92019

granite.guhsd.net/

2,398 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Granite Hills High School, located in El Cajon, California, serves as a cornerstone of the Grossmont Union High School District. With a focus on academic rigor and student development, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum that prepares its diverse student body for both higher education and professional careers. The campus is well-regarded for its strong sense of community and school spirit, often referred to by the mascot, the "Eagles," which fosters a supportive environment for extracurricular activities, athletics, and performing arts.

In addition to its standard academic offerings, Granite Hills is committed to providing pathways for student success through various specialized programs and modern facilities. The school emphasizes character development and civic engagement, encouraging students to participate in a wide array of clubs and organizations that enrich the campus culture. By balancing high academic expectations with a broad range of social and athletic opportunities, Granite Hills High School strives to cultivate well-rounded, responsible citizens prepared for the challenges of the future.

2,398

Total Students

98.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Granite Hills High
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,183
Hispanic	916
Black	68
Asian	82
Two or More	101
American Indian	35
Pacific Islander	12

White
1,183 (49.4 %)
Hispanic
916 (38.2 %)
Two or More
101 (4.2 %)
Asian
82 (3.4 %)
Black
68 (2.8 %)
American Indian
35 (1.5 %)
Pacific Islander
12 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Grossmont Union High
Phone:	(619)593-5500
Website:	http://granite.guhsd.net/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,398
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	98.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	861
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	481

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 586

Grade 10 608

Grade 11 628

Grade 12 576