MERIT Academy
El Cajon, CA · Grossmont Union High
Special education school · Grades 9-12 · Suburb, large
Not enough test data for a ranking (fewer than 30 students tested)
1600 North Cuyamaca St., El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 956-0600Official website ↗NCES ID 061623013711Directory 2023–24
Not enough test data to rank this school.
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 64 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2013, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.7% | 48.4% | ▼ 13.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 25.5% | 39.1% | ▲ 13.6 pts | |
| Black | 4.3% | 7.8% | ▲ 3.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.1% | 3.1% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| Asian | 4.3% | 1.6% | ▼ 2.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 2.1% | 0.0% | ▼ 2.1 pts |
Typical home value $838K in zip 92020 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than MERIT Academy
- #1191IDEA CenterGrossmont Union High · 0 mi away1,191st of 1,528
ELA 35% · Math 6%Compare - –Chaparral HighGrossmont Union High · 0 mi awayCompare
- –Altus Schools East CountyGrossmont Union High · 1.2 mi away · charterCompare
- –Grossmont Middle College HighGrossmont Union High · 1.7 mi awayCompare
- #1205El Cajon Valley HighGrossmont Union High · 2.2 mi away1,205th of 1,528
ELA 28% · Math 11%Compare - #655Grossmont HighGrossmont Union High · 2.5 mi away655th of 1,528
ELA 56% · Math 25%Compare - #344Santana HighGrossmont Union High · 2.8 mi away344th of 1,528
ELA 65% · Math 42%Compare - #225West Hills HighGrossmont Union High · 3 mi away225th of 1,528
ELA 71% · Math 49%Compare
What school district is MERIT Academy in?
MERIT Academy is part of the Grossmont Union High district in El Cajon, California.
Is MERIT Academy a good school?
MERIT Academy does not have enough recent test data for a SchoolRow ranking.
What is the racial makeup of MERIT Academy?
White 48%, Hispanic 39%, Black 8%, Two or more races 3% (64 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near MERIT Academy cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92020 is $838K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.