Granite Hills High School

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Granite Hills High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
22900 Esaws Rd,  Apple Valley, CA
Apple Valley Unified School District
3.7
3.8
1,791 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Charles Mccall
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Average SAT Score
1070
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
15%
Reading Proficiency
45%
Average GPA
3.46
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B
Teachers
B+
College Prep
C+
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.46
Reading Proficiency
45%
Math Proficiency
15%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
80
Full Time Teachers
80
Teachers in First or Second Year
31.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1070
Math
520
Verbal
550
Average ACT
21
Math
21
English
21
Reading
21
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
17
AP Pass Rate
96%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
2.7%
State Average
19.4%
Science
1.7%
State Average
11.2%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
327:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.6%
Female
49%
Hispanic
61.2%
White
22.7%
Black
10.1%
Two or more races
3%
Asian
1.5%
Filipino
<1%
Native American
<1%
Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Los Angeles 231 Students
California State University, San Bernardino 230 Students
University of California - Irvine 220 Students
University of California - San Diego 207 Students
San Diego State University 172 Students
Victor Valley College 164 Students
University of California - Berkeley 160 Students
San Francisco State University 145 Students
University of Southern California 139 Students
University of California - Riverside 137 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 100 Students
Nursing 93 Students
Business 92 Students
Biology 65 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 46 Students
Criminology 43 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 36 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 33 Students
Chemistry 27 Students
Small Business Management 27 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 271 Reviews
4.0 Senior
1/5/2025
I have only been at granite for my senior year but while I have been here, I have made good connections with some of my teachers and counselors and have also been given amazing resources to jumpstart my future. Although some things like to organization and professionalism of the district and the school could be improved, Granite is still a place I am grateful for.
4.0 Senior
10/2/2024
I've gotten a very fulfilling education at Granite Hills, most of which has come from the History and English departments. All of the History teachers I've had are some of the best mentors I have ever met and they helped me fall in love with history as a subject, which contributed significantly to my interest in studying it. I've met a few really special people at Granite Hills and for that I'm especially grateful. I don't know where I would be without the experiences and friends I've made. I also appreciate the abundance of opportunities and help I get from administration regarding my future. Overall, I've had a pretty remarkable experience in high school, and I can thank Granite Hills for that.
4.0 Alum
1/3/2024
Granite hills hasn't had the greatest reputation but it truly is better than it is made out to be.I couldn't imagine going to any other school. I had great teachers and being involved in the student body helped to make my experience even better.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 9 Reviews
1.0 parent
8/31/2022
Send your kid here if you want them to become a drug addict. My freshman was given drugs by upper class men on a daily basis. These were kids who were athletes and band members, the kids who my kid hung out with because she was involved with the programs. Drugs are everywhere. My kid told me she did...
5.0 parent
6/6/2020
I removed my child from another school due to academics and choices for electives. Very satisfied with what this school has to offer. They may have a low great schools score, but please look at the actual reviews from parents compared to schools with high great schools score and their reviews.
5.0 parent
1/31/2020
Great experience with Granite Hills High School. My daughter loves the school, teachers, classes, and after school activities. She enjoys the AP classes and their teachers. My daughter excelled at Granite Hills. She even joined the Powder Puff Football for two years. Those were great memories for al...
5.0 parent
1/12/2020
I enjoyed my 4 years at Granite Hills High School. They offered a bunch of AP and honors courses. My teachers were willing to work with me when I needed extra help with topics I didn't understand. The school also offers a wide variety of extra-curricular activities. Granite Hills also prepared me fo...

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Granite Hills High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Apple Valley, CA and is served by the Apple Valley Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,791 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 15% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 45% are proficient in reading. Granite Hills High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.46, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1070 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $466,837. Discover additional schools in the area, like High Desert Premier Academy, Apple Valley High School, Vanguard Preparatory School, and more. Learn more about what Apple Valley has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Granite Hills High School.

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