Granite Hills High School

Granite Hills High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1719 E Madison Ave,  El Cajon, CA
Grossmont Union High School District
3.9
3.8
2,414 Students
B+
Niche Grade

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

Math
7.2%
State Average
17.9%
Science
3.9%
State Average
9.9%
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
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
3.9 401 Reviews
5.0 Junior
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.
5.0 Senior
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.
5.0 Junior
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
3.8 9 Reviews
5.0 other
6/7/2023
IT IS VERY VERY VERY VERY BAD
5.0 other
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...
5.0 parent
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...
5.0 parent
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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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.

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