REACH Academy

230 Jamacha Rd.
El Cajon, CA 92019

reach.guhsd.net

23 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

REACH Academy, located on Jamacha Road in El Cajon, California, is a specialized educational program operating under the jurisdiction of the Grossmont Union High School District. The school is designed to serve students who require a more individualized and structured academic environment than what is typically offered in a traditional comprehensive high school setting. By focusing on smaller class sizes and personalized instruction, the academy aims to help students who may be at risk of falling behind or who thrive better with targeted academic and behavioral support.

The mission of REACH Academy centers on re-engaging students in their education, helping them earn the credits necessary for graduation, and preparing them for life after high school. Beyond academic curriculum, the program often emphasizes personal development, social-emotional learning, and career readiness. By fostering a supportive and consistent environment, the school strives to empower its students to overcome obstacles, rebuild their confidence, and successfully transition into higher education, vocational training, or the workforce.

Total Students

2.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for REACH Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	13
Black	5
Two or More	2

Hispanic
13 (56.5 %)
Black
5 (21.7 %)
White
3 (13.0 %)
Two or More
2 (8.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Grossmont Union High
Phone:	(619)588-3580
Website:	http://reach.guhsd.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	23
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	11
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 3

Grade 10 6

Grade 11 7

Grade 12 7