Grossmont Union High

District Overview
Headquartered at 1100 Murray Drive in El Cajon, California, the Grossmont Union High School District serves as a cornerstone of secondary education within the large suburban landscape of the San Diego metropolitan area. As an open, traditional public school district operating 15 campuses, Grossmont Union caters primarily to high school students across grades 9 through 12, while also providing adult education opportunities. The district educates a diverse student body of 16,476 learners, anchored by strong representation among Hispanic and White students alongside multi-racial, Black, Asian, American Indian, and Pacific Islander populations, creating a rich, multicultural learning environment tailored for high school completion and collegiate or career readiness.

To support its robust academic mission and expansive student population, the district maintains a substantial operational workforce totaling over 3,040 full-time equivalent staff positions. This dedicated team includes nearly 1,498 full-time equivalent teachers, more than 220 instructional aides, and over 1,325 support staff members who manage guidance services, administrative operations, and campus resources. For families exploring local educational opportunities and researchers analyzing suburban public school systems, Grossmont Union High School District offers a well-resourced framework combining deep community roots with the infrastructure necessary to successfully guide thousands of young adults toward graduation and beyond.
15
Total Schools
16,476
Total Students
1,497.8
Full-Time Teachers
11.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Grossmont Union High
Demographic Student Count
White6,596
Hispanic6,980
Black850
Asian845
Two or More1,029
American Indian91
Pacific Islander74
  • Hispanic
    6,980 (42.4%)
  • White
    6,596 (40.1%)
  • Two or More
    1,029 (6.2%)
  • Black
    850 (5.2%)
  • Asian
    845 (5.1%)
  • American Indian
    91 (0.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    74 (0.4%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Grossmont Union High
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary0
Middle0
High15
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:15
Students:16,476*
Teachers (FTE):1,497.8*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:11.0
Schools in Grossmont Union High
Found 15 Schools