Garden Grove High

11271 Stanford Ave.
Garden Grove, CA 92840

www.gghs.us

2,148 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Garden Grove High School, located in the heart of Orange County, California, is a historic and integral part of the Garden Grove Unified School District. Established in 1921, it holds the distinction of being the oldest high school in the district, often referred to as the "home of the Argonauts." The campus serves a diverse student body, fostering an environment that emphasizes academic achievement, extracurricular participation, and a strong sense of school spirit and community tradition.

The school is well-regarded for its comprehensive educational approach, which includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways, and robust athletic and arts programs. By prioritizing college and career readiness, Garden Grove High strives to equip its students with the skills necessary to succeed in a globalized society. Through its commitment to excellence and its long-standing history of student success, the school remains a cornerstone of the local community, dedicated to nurturing the potential of every student who walks through its doors.

2,148

Total Students

94.7

Full-Time Teachers

22.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Garden Grove High
Demographic	Student Count
White	87
Hispanic	1,102
Black	15
Asian	897
Two or More	36
Pacific Islander	11

Hispanic
1,102 (51.3%)
Asian
897 (41.8%)
White
87 (4.1%)
Two or More
36 (1.7%)
Black
15 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
11 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Garden Grove Unified
Phone:	(714)663-6115
Website:	http://www.gghs.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,148
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	94.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,377
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	390

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 577

Grade 10 510

Grade 11 532

Grade 12 529