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#1708 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 18% in state

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

High School · Colton Joint Unified · Grand Terrace, CA

A Colton Joint Unified high school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

21810 Main St., Grand Terrace, CA 92313

  • Math 16% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 61% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 88.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.6Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change-0.54 pts/yr
Data Period2012–2024
TrendStable
Academics7.3Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency16.1% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency61.1% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-11.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+5.2 pts
Overall Proficiency39% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+6.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile60th
College Readiness8.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate88%
AP Participation16.4%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.1:1
District spending per student$18,938
Chronic Absenteeism24.4%

Students at Grand Terrace High Sch at the Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency16%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency61%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 11 points across the 13-year record (2012–2024) and has held near 39% recently.

Show all 11 years
2012
Math
51%
ELA
49%
2013
Math
50%
ELA
49%
2014
Math
13%
ELA
58%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
16%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
56%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
20%
ELA
58%
2021*
Math
20%
ELA
58%
2024
Math
16%
ELA
61%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2012-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2012-2024)

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

Based on 24 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

74.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Grand Terrace High Sch at the Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 36Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,005/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grand Terrace), 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

$83,668

Median home value

$465,800

Median rent

$1,782/mo

College educated

28.5%

Homeownership

61%

Poverty rate

7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92313; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offeredIB Programme
16.4% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·15 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics10sports offered
5 boys'·5 girls'·20 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
Stone Ridge Academy RiversidePrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–122.0 mi6Compare →
Sierra School of East ValleyPrivate · tuitionNot rated4–122.7 mi19Compare →
John W. North HighEnrollment path unverified5.79–122.8 mi2,089Compare →
Mojave River Academy - National TrailsCharter · enrollment unverified6.2K–122.8 mi695Compare →

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.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Colton Joint Unified

Schools in district
28
Rank in district
#2 of 27
District spending per student
$18,938NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Grand Terrace High Sch at the Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex is listed in Colton Joint Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

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

Grand Terrace High Sch at the Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex is a public high school in Grand Terrace, CA, part of Colton Joint Unified, serving approximately 1,747 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,708 of 9,539 schools in CA.

State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).

Frequently asked questions

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

What grades does Grand Terrace High Sch at the Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex serve?

Grand Terrace High Sch at the Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Grand Terrace High Sch at the Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex?

Grand Terrace High Sch at the Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex has an enrollment of approximately 1,747 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Grand Terrace High Sch at the Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex?

The student-teacher ratio at Grand Terrace High Sch at the Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex is 22.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Grand Terrace High Sch at the Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex rank in CA?

Grand Terrace High Sch at the Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex ranks #1,708 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Grand Terrace High Sch at the Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex's MySchoolScout rating?

Grand Terrace High Sch at the Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Grand Terrace High Sch at the Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Grand Terrace High Sch at the Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).

Is Grand Terrace High Sch at the Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex a charter school?

No, Grand Terrace High Sch at the Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Grand Terrace High Sch at the Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex a Title I school?

No, Grand Terrace High Sch at the Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Grand Terrace High Sch at the Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex?

74.1% of students at Grand Terrace High Sch at the Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex 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
1,747
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
79
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
San Bernardino County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.4%
4-Year Graduation
88.0%
Area population (ZIP 92313)
13,069
Area average commute
25 min
Area median age
37.2
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 92313; 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, 2012-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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