- Enrollment
- 2,331
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · La Mesa, CA
Grossmont High
Federal NCES profile for Grossmont High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061623002022
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grossmont High earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #4 of 17
- public schools in La Mesa · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.4:1
- large classes for California
- 42.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Grossmont High has class sizes larger than 75% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grossmont High ranks #4 of 17 public schools in La Mesa, CA.
School address
District: Grossmont Union High · California
NCES ID 061623002022 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-96 students YoY
Grossmont High held near 2,079 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-96 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 89.3 → 6.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-96 students YoY 061623002022 · La Mesa, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,172 enr · 24.4:1 · 42.1% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Granite Hills High (2,331 students)
Grossmont High held near 2,079 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-96 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 89.3 → 6.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Grossmont High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Granite Hills
Granite Hills High
2,331 students
- This school
Grossmont High
2,172 students
- El Capitan Hig
El Capitan High
1,810 students
- Valhalla High
Valhalla High
1,728 students
- El Cajon Valle
El Cajon Valley High
1,701 students
- West Hills Hig
West Hills High
1,624 students
What this shows Grossmont High reports 2,172 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grossmont High compares
Grossmont High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.4:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.1% | ▼ 24% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,172 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.4:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,172
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in California - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
32.8%
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
$18,330
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 362 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 110 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.8%
White 32.7%
African American 7.9%
Two or More 7.5%
Asian 5.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.9, Grossmont High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Grossmont Union High reports $18,330 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Grossmont High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granite Hills High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| El Capitan High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valhalla High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| El Cajon Valley High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Hills High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grossmont High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,810
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,728
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,701
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,624
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools in La Mesa
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~2,172 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grossmont High
How many students attend Grossmont High?
Grossmont High has 2,172 students enrolled. It is a high school in La Mesa, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,175 (2022-23) → 2,079 (2023-24), nearly flat (-96).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grossmont High?
The student-teacher ratio at Grossmont High is 24.4:1, which is 13% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grossmont High?
42.1% of students at Grossmont High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grossmont High?
The largest demographic group at Grossmont High is Hispanic or Latino at 45.8% of enrollment, in La Mesa, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grossmont High?
Grossmont High has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Grossmont High rank among public schools in La Mesa?
By Resource Investment Index, Grossmont High ranks #4 of 17 public schools in La Mesa, 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 La Mesa on the city page.
What other schools are in Grossmont Union High?
Besides Grossmont High, Grossmont Union High also operates Granite Hills High (2,331 students), El Capitan High (1,810 students), and Valhalla High (1,728 students). See the Grossmont Union High district page for the complete list.