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#7788 of 9,539 schools in CA

Granite Hills High

High School · Apple Valley Unified · Apple Valley, CA

An Apple Valley Unified high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

22900 Esaws Rd., Apple Valley, CA 92307

  • Math 15% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 48% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 91.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.1Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-2.02 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.9Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15.3% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47.5% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-12.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-8.4 pts
Overall Proficiency31% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-1.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
College Readiness5.6Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate91%
AP Participation11.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.0Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.8:1
District spending per student$12,735
Chronic Absenteeism49.4%

Students at Granite Hills High score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency15%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency48%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 19 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 31% recently.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2010
Math
49%
ELA
47%
2011
Math
51%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
50%
ELA
51%
2013
Math
48%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
14%
ELA
51%
2015
Math
18%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
11%
ELA
46%
2017
Math
14%
ELA
48%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
38%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
38%
2024
Math
15%
ELA
48%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

73.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Granite Hills High 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Transit 24Minimal Transit
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,137/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Apple Valley), 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

$74,715

Median home value

$396,900

Median rent

$1,379/mo

College educated

22%

Homeownership

70.2%

Poverty rate

14.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92307; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
11.5% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics20sports offered
10 boys'·10 girls'·39 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
High Desert Premier AcademyEnrollment path unverified4.5K–121.9 mi284Compare →
Apple Valley HighEnrollment path unverified4.39–123.2 mi2,163Compare →
Apple Valley Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition5.6privatePK–124.8 mi124Compare →
Apple Valley Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.2privatePK–124.8 mi129Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Apple Valley Unified

Schools in district
15
Rank in district
#1 of 14
District spending per student
$12,735NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Granite Hills High is listed in Apple Valley Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Granite Hills High

Granite Hills High is a public high school in Apple Valley, CA, part of Apple Valley Unified, serving approximately 1,734 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #7,788 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Granite Hills High

What grades does Granite Hills High serve?

Granite Hills High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Granite Hills High?

Granite Hills High has an enrollment of approximately 1,734 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Granite Hills High?

The student-teacher ratio at Granite Hills High is 22.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Granite Hills High rank in CA?

Granite Hills High ranks #7,788 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Granite Hills High's MySchoolScout rating?

Granite Hills High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Granite Hills High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Granite Hills High has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Granite Hills High a charter school?

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

Is Granite Hills High a Title I school?

No, Granite Hills High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Granite Hills High?

73.8% of students at Granite Hills 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
1,734
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
76
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
San Bernardino County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
49.4%
4-Year Graduation
91.0%
Area population (ZIP 92307)
40,666
Area average commute
41.1 min
Area median age
35
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 92307; 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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