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Grossmont Union High

Near Average2024–25 data13 schools · avg 44.5/100

Grossmont Union High has 13 ranked schools across high levels with an average Scope Score of 44.5/100 — 0.7 points near the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Grossmont Middle College High at 78/100, where 53.3% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $15,094 per student (above the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 30.1%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
44.5
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
71.2
7.0 – 78.3
Avg Exceeded %
16.9%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
30.1%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
13
With Scope Scores

District Analysis

Consistency: Score range of 71.2 points — showing significant variation between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 30.1%, 12.0pp below the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 4.8%, below the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Grossmont Middle College High leads the district at 78 with 53.3% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Grossmont Union High

2 Strong All-Around1 High Ceiling10 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Student demographics

Hispanic
40.9%
White
40.5%
Asian
2.3%
Black
7.8%
Other
8.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
68%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Grossmont Union High spends $15,094 per student in current expenditures — $279 above the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$15,094
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
16,996
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 42.5%
$10,591 → $15,094
Spending Efficiency
2.95
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 59%Support 38%Other 3%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020

Teacher compensation

Salary Range
$60,339–$126,286
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
856
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

High Schools (13)

Grossmont Union High has 13 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 44.5 — 3.0 points below the state average of 47.5. 1 of 13 high schools score above 70.

The highest-scoring high school is Grossmont Middle College High with a Scope Score of 78 and 53.3% exceeding standard.

#SchoolScore
1Grossmont Middle College High
Grossmont Union High High Ceiling
Strong
78/100
2West Hills High
Grossmont Union High Strong All-Around
Solid
69/100
3Santana High
Grossmont Union High Strong All-Around
Solid
60/100
4Valhalla High
Grossmont Union High Building Momentum
Solid
58/100
5El Capitan High
Grossmont Union High Building Momentum
Solid
54/100
6Grossmont High
Grossmont Union High Building Momentum
Solid
52/100
7Monte Vista High
Grossmont Union High Building Momentum
Developing
49/100
8Granite Hills High
Grossmont Union High Building Momentum
Developing
47/100
9El Cajon Valley High
Grossmont Union High Building Momentum
Developing
35/100
10Mount Miguel High
Grossmont Union High Building Momentum
Developing
35/100
11IDEA Center
Grossmont Union High Building Momentum
Needs Support
23/100
12MERIT Academy
Grossmont Union High Building Momentum
Needs Support
10/100
13Chaparral High
Grossmont Union High Building Momentum
Needs Support
7/100

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Grossmont Union High

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How resources are distributed across schools within the district

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Is Grossmont Union High a good school district?
Grossmont Union High has 13 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 44.5/100, which is 0.7 points near the California state average of 43.8. 16.9% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across six dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in Grossmont Union High?
The highest-scoring school in Grossmont Union High is Grossmont Middle College High with a Scope Score of 78/100 and 53.3% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Grossmont Union High spend per student?
Grossmont Union High spends $15,094 per student in current expenditures. The state average is $14,815. Spending data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data Fiscal Survey (F-33). Higher spending does not automatically mean better outcomes — the Scope Score measures what happens in the classroom regardless of budget.
What is the teacher salary range in Grossmont Union High?
Teacher salaries in Grossmont Union High range from $60,339–$126,286 based on the district's salary schedule (CDE Form J-90). The California statewide median teacher salary is approximately $98,000.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Full methodology and weights.