Grossmont High vs Altus Schools East County
Grossmont High has a higher overall rating of 4.9/10 compared to 3.7/10. Grossmont High is significantly larger with 2,079 students, about 8.0× the size of Altus Schools East County (260). In math proficiency, Grossmont High leads at 32.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Grossmont High
La Mesa, CA
4.9/10
High School9th – 12th
2,079 students
Altus Schools East County
San Diego, CA
3.7/10
High School7th – 12thCharter
260 students
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| Metric | Grossmont High | Altus Schools East County |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 4.9 / 10 | 3.7 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 6.8 | 4.4 |
| Growth Score | 4.0 | 3.1 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 63.5% | 69.6% |
| Environment Score | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| State Rank | #7,830 of 9,557 | #9,171 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 18th | 4th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Grossmont High | Altus Schools East County |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 32.0% | 12.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 71.0% | 57.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Grossmont High | Altus Schools East County |
|---|---|---|
| Type | High School | High School |
| Grades | 9th – 12th | 7th – 12th |
| Enrollment | 2,079 | 260 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 346.5:1 | 32.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 63.5% | 69.6% |
| Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023) | 79.0% | 60–64% |
| District | Grossmont Union High | Altus Schools East County District |
| City | La Mesa | San Diego |
Neighborhood
| Metric | La Mesa (91944) | San Diego (92121) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | — | $135,795 |
| Median Home Value | — | $1,091,600 |
| Median Rent | — | $2,537 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | — | 74.9% |
| Poverty Rate | — | 16.8% |
| Avg Commute | — | 20 min |