Grand Terrace High Sch at the Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex

www.cjusd.net/gths

1,647 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Grand Terrace High School (GTHS), located within the Ray Abril Jr. Educational Complex in Grand Terrace, California, is a key secondary institution serving the Colton Joint Unified School District. The school is known for its modern campus facilities and its commitment to fostering a comprehensive learning environment that balances academic rigor with personal growth. By integrating technology into the classroom and offering a variety of extracurricular activities, GTHS aims to prepare its students for the demands of higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond the standard curriculum, Grand Terrace High School places a strong emphasis on school spirit and community involvement. The school offers a diverse range of athletic programs, clubs, and performing arts opportunities, encouraging students to develop leadership skills and social connections outside of their core studies. Through its focus on college and career readiness, GTHS strives to cultivate a supportive culture that empowers its diverse student body to succeed both during their tenure at the high school and in their future professional endeavors.

1,647

Total Students

82.3

Full-Time Teachers

20.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Grand Terrace High Sch at the Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex
Demographic	Student Count
White	158
Hispanic	1,283
Black	127
Asian	43
Two or More	25
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
1,283 (78.1%)
White
158 (9.6%)
Black
127 (7.7%)
Asian
43 (2.6%)
Two or More
25 (1.5%)
American Indian
6 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Colton Joint Unified
Phone:	(909)580-5006
Website:	http://www.cjusd.net/gths
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,647
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	82.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,016
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	198

* 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 9 435

Grade 10 422

Grade 11 374

Grade 12 416