Grossmont High
La Mesa, CA · Grossmont Union High · Grades 9-12
655th of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 57%▼ Declining
Grossmont High ranking
SchoolRow ranks Grossmont High 655th of 1,528 California high schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 57% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 72th in 2015 to 57th in 2025 — declining.
Grossmont High test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 465 students tested
Grossmont High students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 2,079 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 36.5% | 44.5% | ▲ 8.0 pts | |
| White | 46.3% | 33.7% | ▼ 12.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 7.5% | 8.7% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| Black | 5.9% | 7.2% | ▲ 1.3 pts | |
| Asian | 3.1% | 5.1% | ▲ 2.0 pts |
High schools near Grossmont High
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Altus Schools East CountyGrossmont Union High · 2.2 mi away · charter
- –MERIT AcademyGrossmont Union High · 2.5 mi away
- 3IDEA CenterGrossmont Union High · 2.5 mi away1,191st of 1,528
ELA 35% · Math 6% - –Chaparral HighGrossmont Union High · 2.5 mi away
- 3El Cajon Valley HighGrossmont Union High · 2.6 mi away1,205th of 1,528
ELA 28% · Math 11% - –Grossmont Middle College HighGrossmont Union High · 2.7 mi away
- 6Monte Vista HighGrossmont Union High · 3 mi away693rd of 1,528
ELA 45% · Math 33% - –Elite AcademyGrossmont Union High · 3 mi away
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Grossmont High in?
Grossmont High is part of the Grossmont Union High district in La Mesa, California.
Is Grossmont High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Grossmont High 655th of 1,528 California high schools (better than 57% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Grossmont High?
Hispanic 45%, White 34%, Two or more races 9%, Black 7% (2,079 students, 2023–24).
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.