Enrollment
37
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · El Cajon, CA
Grossmont Middle College High
Federal NCES profile for Grossmont Middle College High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061623010630
👥 S:T ratio 26
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 85
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grossmont Middle College High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #2 of 9
- high schools in El Cajon · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- small classes for California
- 24.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Grossmont Middle College High has class sizes smaller than 76% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grossmont Middle College High ranks #2 of 9 high schools in El Cajon, CA.
School address
District: Grossmont Union High · California
NCES ID 061623010630 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Grossmont Middle College High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Grossmont Middle College High
Grossmont Middle College High is a small high school in El Cajon, California, enrolling 37 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 18.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.5% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of California schools, with 37 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 58 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #14.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 43/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 74 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among El Cajon's high schools, it stands alongside Granite Hills High (2,331 students): Grossmont Middle College High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.5:1 vs 24:1).
Grossmont Union High also operates Granite Hills High (2,331 students) and Grossmont High (2,172 students) alongside Grossmont Middle College 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 Grossmont Middle College High compares
Grossmont Middle College 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 | 18.5:1 | ▼ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.5% | ▼ 56% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 37 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
37
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 24% in California - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.3%
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
$17,029
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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
White 73.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
Two or More 13.5%
Largest group: White at 73.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.1, Grossmont Middle College High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Grossmont Union High, which includes Grossmont Middle College High.
$17,029
Per student
+3%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.2%
State 38.6%
Federal 12.2%
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 Grossmont Middle College High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granite Hills High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grossmont High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| El Capitan High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valhalla High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| El Cajon Valley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grossmont Middle College High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,331
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,172
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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
Similar high schools in El Cajon
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Granite Hills High
Standard public school
2,331 students 24:1 students per teacher
Valhalla High
Standard public school
1,728 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
El Cajon Valley High
Standard public school
1,701 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
Idea Center
Alternative education program
127 students 7.9:1 students per teacher
Merit Academy
Special-education school
68 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Chaparral High
Alternative education program
45 students 6.4:1 students per teacher
Similar high 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 (~37 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Grossmont Middle College High
How many students attend Grossmont Middle College High?
Grossmont Middle College High has 37 students enrolled. It is a high school in El Cajon, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grossmont Middle College High?
The student-teacher ratio at Grossmont Middle College High is 18.5:1, which is 14% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 18% 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 Grossmont Middle College High?
24.5% of students at Grossmont Middle College High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grossmont Middle College High?
The largest demographic group at Grossmont Middle College High is White at 73.0% of enrollment, in El Cajon, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grossmont Middle College High?
Grossmont Middle College High has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Grossmont Middle College High rank among high schools in El Cajon?
By Resource Investment Index, Grossmont Middle College High ranks #2 of 9 high schools in El Cajon, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in El Cajon on the city page.
Is Grossmont Middle College High a good school?
Grossmont Middle College High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California. 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 Grossmont Union High?
Besides Grossmont Middle College High, Grossmont Union High also operates Granite Hills High (2,331 students), Grossmont High (2,172 students), and El Capitan High (1,810 students). See the Grossmont Union High district page for the complete list.
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