Enrollment
724
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Granger Junior High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Granger Junior High
Granger Junior High is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in National City, California, enrolling 724 students.
At 20.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 74.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 724 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,823 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #108, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (71%) and Asian (20%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 129 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Sweetwater Union High also operates Eastlake High (2,557 students) and Otay Ranch Senior High (2,440 students) alongside Granger Junior High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Granger Junior High compares
Granger Junior High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,859
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sweetwater Union High, which includes Granger Junior High.
$13,859
Per student
-16%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.2%
State 58.4%
Federal 9.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,557
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~724 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.7:1)
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Granger Junior High a good school?
Granger Junior High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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