- Enrollment
- 2,557
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · National City, CA
Granger Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Granger Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 063864006482
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 74
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Granger Junior High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 15
- public schools in National City · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.7:1
- students per teacher
- 74.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Granger Junior High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Granger Junior High ranks #1 of 15 public schools in National City, CA.
School address
District: Sweetwater Union High · California
NCES ID 063864006482 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-51 students YoY
Granger Junior High shrank from 794 students in 2022-23 to 743 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 35.3 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-51 students YoY 063864006482 · National City, CA Other · MID · TRAD
724 enr · 20.7:1 · 74.9% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastlake High (2,557 students)
Granger Junior High shrank from 794 students in 2022-23 to 743 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 35.3 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Granger Junior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eastlake High
Eastlake High
2,557 students
- Otay Ranch Sen
Otay Ranch Senior High
2,440 students
- Sweetwater Hig
Sweetwater High
2,290 students
- Olympian High
Olympian High
2,289 students
- Bonita Vista S
Bonita Vista Senior High
1,960 students
- This school 724
Granger Junior High
724 students
What this shows Granger Junior High reports 724 students on the CCD universe file.
How Granger Junior High compares
Granger Junior High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.7:1 | ▼ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.9% | ▲ 35% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 724 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
724
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 41% in California - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
24.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,327
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.6 FTE
Per 129 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 78 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.2%
Asian 20.2%
White 3.6%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.0, Granger Junior High is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
District finance for Sweetwater Union High reports $15,327 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Granger Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastlake High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Otay Ranch Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sweetwater High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Olympian High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bonita Vista Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Granger Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,440
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,290
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,289
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,960
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~724 students)
Frequently asked questions about Granger Junior High
How many students attend Granger Junior High?
Granger Junior High has 724 students enrolled. It is a public school in National City, CA. CCD year-over-year: 794 (2022-23) → 743 (2023-24), down 51.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Granger Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Granger Junior High is 20.7:1, which is 4% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Granger Junior High?
74.9% of students at Granger Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Granger Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Granger Junior High is Hispanic or Latino at 71.2% of enrollment, in National City, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Granger Junior High?
Granger Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Granger Junior High rank among public schools in National City?
By Resource Investment Index, Granger Junior High ranks #1 of 15 public schools in National City, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in National City on the city page.
What other schools are in Sweetwater Union High?
Besides Granger Junior High, Sweetwater Union High also operates Eastlake High (2,557 students), Otay Ranch Senior High (2,440 students), and Sweetwater High (2,290 students). See the Sweetwater Union High district page for the complete list.