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#584 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 6% in state

Garden Grove High

High School · Garden Grove Unified · Garden Grove, CA

A Garden Grove Unified high school where students score 29 points above what's typical for similar communities.

11271 Stanford Ave., Garden Grove, CA 92840

  • Math 42% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 70% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 96.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.3Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.04 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics9.1Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency41.9% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency69.8% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+13.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+13.9 pts
Overall Proficiency56% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)27% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+29.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile87th
College Readiness8.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate96%
AP Participation31.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.7:1
District spending per student$20,026
Chronic Absenteeism15.5%

Students at Garden Grove High score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency42%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency70%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 56% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
58%
ELA
58%
2010
Math
56%
ELA
64%
2011
Math
59%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
60%
ELA
60%
2013
Math
59%
ELA
53%
2014
Math
34%
ELA
66%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
40%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
46%
ELA
70%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
70%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
70%
2020*
Math
45%
ELA
74%
2021*
Math
45%
ELA
74%
2024
Math
42%
ELA
70%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

84.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Garden Grove High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 80Very Walkable
  • Transit 34Some Transit
  • Bike 54Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,050/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Garden Grove), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$96,555

Median home value

$746,900

Median rent

$1,955/mo

College educated

28.5%

Homeownership

53.4%

Poverty rate

9.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92840; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
31.7% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics13sports offered
6 boys'·7 girls'·32 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Olive Crest Academy - NorthPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–120.8 mi106Compare →
Mark Twain Special CenterEnrollment path unverified4.4K–120.9 mi85Compare →
Village Bible AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–121.0 mi6Compare →
Jordan Secondary Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified6.2121.5 mi104Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Garden Grove Unified

Schools in district
66
Rank in district
#11 of 64
District spending per student
$20,026NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Garden Grove High is listed in Garden Grove Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Garden Grove High

Garden Grove High is a public high school in Garden Grove, CA, part of Garden Grove Unified, serving approximately 2,198 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #584 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

What's said publicly about Garden Grove High

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.

Garden Grove High School is a public high school located in Garden Grove, California, serving the northeast portion of the city and a small part of southern Anaheim 2. It is a member of the Garden Grove Unified School District 1. The school was established in 1921, opening in temporary facilities in September of that year before moving to its current location on Stanford Avenue in 1923 1. The athletic teams were originally known as the "Chili Peppers," reflecting the local crop at the time, but later adopted the name Argonauts 1. The school district is committed to providing safe and welcoming schools for all students, regardless of immigration status 1.
Sources (2)
  1. www.gghs.us
  2. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Garden Grove High

What grades does Garden Grove High serve?

Garden Grove High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Garden Grove High?

Garden Grove High has an enrollment of approximately 2,198 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Garden Grove High?

The student-teacher ratio at Garden Grove High is 22.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Garden Grove High rank in CA?

Garden Grove High ranks #584 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Garden Grove High's MySchoolScout rating?

Garden Grove High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Garden Grove High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Garden Grove High has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Garden Grove High a charter school?

No, Garden Grove High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Garden Grove High a Title I school?

No, Garden Grove High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Garden Grove High?

84.2% of students at Garden Grove High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,198
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
97
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Orange County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.5%
4-Year Graduation
96.0%
Area population (ZIP 92840)
54,475
Area average commute
28.3 min
Area median age
37.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92840; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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