Grossmont Union High School District

The Grossmont Union High School District is located in La Mesa, CA and includes 20 schools that serve 24,768 students in grades KG through 12.  

District Spending

The Grossmont Union High School District spends $9,467 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 59% on instruction, 39% on support services, and 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Grossmont Union High School District has 22 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the CA state average being 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Grossmont Union High School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 3% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Grossmont Union High School District, 12% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Grossmont Union High School District serves 8% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.