Grossmont High

1100 Murray Dr.
La Mesa, CA 91944

www.foothillers.com

2,172 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Grossmont High School, located in La Mesa, California, is the flagship campus of the Grossmont Union High School District. Established in 1920, it holds a deep sense of tradition as one of the oldest schools in the region. The campus is well-known for its distinctive "Castle" architecture—a historic building that serves as an iconic landmark for the community—which blends a rich sense of history with modern academic facilities.

The school offers a comprehensive educational program that emphasizes both academic rigor and extracurricular involvement. Students at Grossmont can participate in a wide variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career technical education (CTE) pathways, and a robust athletics program. With a strong focus on school spirit, often centered around their "Foothiller" mascot, the school maintains a vibrant campus culture that encourages student engagement, community service, and personal development.

2,172

Total Students

89.3

Full-Time Teachers

24.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Grossmont High
Demographic	Student Count
White	710
Hispanic	995
Black	171
Asian	111
Two or More	163
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	14

Hispanic
995 (45.8%)
White
710 (32.7%)
Black
171 (7.9%)
Two or More
163 (7.5%)
Asian
111 (5.1%)
Pacific Islander
14 (0.6%)
American Indian
7 (0.3%)

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:	Grossmont Union High
Phone:	(619)668-6000
Website:	http://www.foothillers.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,172
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	89.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	866
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	523

* 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 9 579

Grade 10 538

Grade 11 492

Grade 12 563