Maria Pena
Keller Williams SD Metro
(858) 264-0764
30 Total Sales
1 in Attendance Zone
$875,000 Price
Granite Hills High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
1719 E Madison Ave,
El Cajon, CA
Grossmont Union High School District
School Details
Head of School
Mike Fowler
Student Teacher Ratio
142:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
25%
Reading Proficiency
58%
Average GPA
3.5
Graduation Rate
88%
Niche Grade
B
A
A-
B+
D+
C
B+
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.5
Reading Proficiency
58%
Math Proficiency
25%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
142:1
Teachers
17
Full Time Teachers
17
Teachers in First or Second Year
2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
580
Verbal
570
Average ACT
25
Math
25
English
25
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
9
AP Pass Rate
55%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
7.2%
State Average
17.9%
Science
3.9%
State Average
9.9%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
448:1
Student Diversity
Male
51.9%
Female
48%
White
49.3%
Hispanic
38.2%
Two or more races
4.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.4%
Black
2.8%
Native American
1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other 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.
San Diego State University
490 Students
University of California - San Diego
365 Students
University of California - Los Angeles
265 Students
University of California - Berkeley
178 Students
University of California - Irvine
174 Students
University of San Diego
165 Students
Grossmont College
154 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara
153 Students
University of California - Davis
129 Students
San Francisco State University
111 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology
135 Students
Psychology
132 Students
Business
120 Students
Nursing
113 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
58 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
50 Students
Criminology
42 Students
Computer Science
38 Students
Political Science and Government
37 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
34 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
5/10/2025
Granite Hills High School is one of the best schools I have ever attended. The staff and students are always positive especially the teachers. There are many supportive and kind people. When you walk into the school you feel free and calm. Aside from all the hard and challenging work and classes you are always supported no matter what.
3/15/2025
This is the greatest school I have been to. It makes me feel safe and the teachers are really nicely with all my peers and everyone around is like family.
1/30/2025
My overall experience at granite hills has been amazing. I've never had an issue with my school. Everything I need is there and I have all the help around me. One change I would like to see is having more fun projects.
GreatSchools Reviews
6/7/2023
IT IS VERY VERY VERY VERY BAD
8/21/2021
The campus is very nice and the staff is caring and well trained. It is not an easy time in education (with such polarity in society) but the staff does a great job at helping students to become thinkers and caring people. The fact that it is an IB school is a huge plus. This is the program diplomat...
1/22/2015
Ugh, what a disaster this school is. Every body there is extremely rude including the staff and students. There are multiple cases of drug and alcohol incidents. The school is very old, and does not age well. The location of this school is awful. Your student is WAY better off at Valhalla or Steele...
10/4/2011
My daughter attends Granite Hills and is having a wonderful experience. As with any school you have your typical groups of youth who buck the system. My daughter has been in Honors/AP/IB classes so tends to interact with the students who want to be there. She is in her Junior year, but within the fi...
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Map
Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$581K - $2.6M
Homes For Sale
3
Average Home Value
$1,130,426
Median Lot Size
40,510 Sq Ft
% Renters
14%
Average Household Income
$149,604
% of College Grads
33.6%
Median Age
45
Average House Size
2,439 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
7.4%
Homes for Sale
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- 1-2 Baths
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- 1 Bath
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Additional Schools in the Area
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Parks in this Area
Wells Park
Bostonia Park
Van Zanten Park
Kennedy Park & Community Center
John F Kennedy Park
South Lane County Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Hiking
Prescott Promenade
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Lakeside
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A scenic chaparral setting with a short commute to Downtown San Diego
Sky Ranch
A master-planned community with panoramic views
Granite Hills High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in El Cajon, CA and is served by the Grossmont Union High School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,414 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 142:1. Academic records show that 25% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 58% are proficient in reading. Granite Hills High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.5, the graduation rate is 88%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1160 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $1,130,426. Discover additional schools in the area, like El Cajon Valley High School, Valhalla High, Bostonia Global High School, and more. Learn more about what El Cajon has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Granite Hills High School.