Grant Union High

ghs.twinriversusd.org/

2,040 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Grant Union High School, located in the Del Paso Heights neighborhood of Sacramento, California, is a historic institution serving the Twin Rivers Unified School District. Established in 1932, the school carries a deep sense of tradition and school spirit, famously known for its "Pacer" mascot and its long-standing focus on community pride. As a comprehensive high school, it offers a diverse range of academic programs, career technical education (CTE) pathways, and athletic opportunities designed to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Grant Union is widely recognized for its robust extracurricular culture, particularly its highly successful football program and vibrant performing arts department. The school serves a diverse student population and acts as a central hub for the surrounding community, emphasizing the importance of student engagement and personal development. By fostering a supportive environment, Grant Union High School strives to empower its students to overcome local challenges and achieve success in their future endeavors.

2,040

Total Students

95.4

Full-Time Teachers

21.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Grant Union High
Demographic	Student Count
White	97
Hispanic	1,077
Black	303
Asian	366
Two or More	122
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	60

Hispanic
1,077 (52.9 %)
Asian
366 (18.0 %)
Black
303 (14.9 %)
Two or More
122 (6.0 %)
White
97 (4.8 %)
Pacific Islander
60 (2.9 %)
American Indian
10 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Twin Rivers Unified
Phone:	(916)566-3450
Website:	http://ghs.twinriversusd.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,040
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	95.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,669
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	145

* 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 9 555

Grade 10 520

Grade 11 524

Grade 12 441