Granada High

Summary:

Granada High is a small public high school serving grades 9-12 in the town of Le Grand, California, with just 38 students enrolled. Unfortunately, this school has struggled significantly, consistently ranking in the bottom 20% of California high schools and receiving the lowest possible 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Granada High's academic performance is extremely low, with only 20.69% of students proficient in English Language Arts and just 3.45% proficient in Math on state assessments - far below the district and state averages. The school also grapples with very high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 40% to over 97% in recent years, and over 92% of its students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating high poverty levels. In contrast, Le Grand High, located just 0.01 miles away, performs significantly better across multiple metrics, ranking in the middle 50% of California high schools.

The challenges faced by Granada High extend beyond just this one school. Other high schools in the Merced area, such as Merced High and Golden Valley High, also outperform Granada High by wide margins. Additionally, schools serving at-risk student populations, like Come Back Charter, Yosemite High, and Gateway High, struggle with similarly low performance, suggesting the need for significant interventions and support to improve educational opportunities for students in this region.

Detail:

Public 9-12

12961 E. Le Grand Rd.
Le Grand, CA 95333-9737

(209) 382-0202

District: Le Grand Union High

SchoolDigger Rank:
1810^th of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,710

Student/teacher ratio: 12.5

Number of students: 33

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

93.9%

White:

6.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Granada High ranks worse than 77.9% of high schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.06. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Granada High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (93.9%), White (6.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Granada High is 12.5. (See more...)

Compare Granada High employs 2.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Granada High is $15,710.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Granada High:

SchoolDigger ranks Granada High 1810^th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Granada High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

Le Grand Union High:

SchoolDigger ranks Le Grand Union High 1024^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Granada High

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Rank History for all students at Granada High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	28.60	970^th	1653	41.3%
2005	15.12	1574^th	1901	17.2%
2006	23.21	1300^th	1968	33.9%
2007	21.02	1460^th	2063	29.2%
2008	10.56	1879^th	2117	11.2%
2009	27.82	1490^th	2238	33.4%
2010	33.53	1179^th	2281	48.3%
2011	24.51	1478^th	2367	37.6%
2012	27.96	1357^th	2354	42.4%
2013	34.87	1186^th	2426	51.1%
2015	18.09	1519^th	1994	23.8%
2017	11.92	1711^th	2021	15.3%
2018	8.64	2013^th	2017	0.2%
2019	11.06	1975^th	2133	7.4%
2022	10.97	2001^st	2123	5.7%
2023	6.97	2265^th	2348	3.5%
2024	15.06	1810^th	2323	22.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Granada High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	24.88	1002^nd	1044	4.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Granada High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	8.95	1857^th	1862	0.3%
2019	10.20	1854^th	1937	4.3%
2022	12.18	1786^th	1943	8.1%
2023	6.88	2171^st	2247	3.4%
2024	16.52	1741^st	2235	22.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Granada High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	15.69	1691^st	2098	19.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Granada High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	10.81	1736^th	1880	7.7%
2022	11.75	1768^th	1916	7.7%
2023	6.71	2135^th	2207	3.3%
2024	13.22	1769^th	2172	18.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Granada High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	8.41	1739^th	1742	0.2%
2019	9.04	1776^th	1814	2.1%
2022	11.34	1727^th	1861	7.2%
2023	6.56	2077^th	2142	3.0%
2024	18.06	1625^th	2125	23.5%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Granada High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1990	6	0	0	28	0	n/a	n/a	0	34
1991	3	0	1	41	0	n/a	n/a	0	45
1992	3	1	0	37	0	n/a	n/a	0	41
1993	5	2	0	37	0	n/a	n/a	0	44
1994	6	0	1	40	0	n/a	n/a	0	47
1995	4	1	1	39	2	n/a	n/a	0	47
1996	4	1	1	39	2	n/a	n/a	0	47
1997	3	1	0	37	0	n/a	n/a	0	41
1998	3	0	0	36	0	n/a	n/a	0	39
1999	0	12	0	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	30
2000	4	0	0	34	0	n/a	n/a	0	38
2001	1	0	0	28	0	n/a	n/a	1	30
2002	0	0	0	28	0	n/a	n/a	0	28
2003	0	0	0	28	0	n/a	n/a	0	28
2004	4	0	0	41	0	n/a	n/a	0	45
2005	2	0	0	36	0	n/a	n/a	1	39
2006	0	0	0	35	0	n/a	n/a	1	36
2007	3	0	0	43	2	n/a	n/a	1	49
2008	5	n/a	1	41	1	n/a	n/a	0	48
2009	5	0	0	60	0	1	1	0	67
2010	7	0	0	49	0	1	0	0	57
2011	1	0	0	49	0	0	0	0	50
2012	1	0	0	48	0	0	0	0	49
2013	0	0	0	42	0	0	0	0	42
2014	4	0	0	46	0	0	0	0	50
2015	3	0	0	32	0	0	2	0	37
2016	1	0	0	34	0	0	4	0	39
2017	3	0	0	32	0	0	5	0	40
2018	0	0	0	30	0	0	2	0	32
2019	2	0	0	29	0	0	1	0	32
2020	2	0	0	39	0	0	0	0	41
2021	1	0	0	33	0	0	0	0	34
2022	1	0	0	41	0	0	0	1	43
2023	1	1	0	35	0	0	1	0	38
2024	2	0	0	31	0	0	0	0	33

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Granada High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	34	2.4	14.1	n/a
1991	45	2.7	16.6	n/a
1992	41	2.7	15.1	n/a
1993	44	2.3	19.1	0
1994	47	1.6	29.4	42.6
1995	47	2.7	17.4	0
1996	47	2.7	17.4	0
1997	41	3.1	13.2	90.2
1998	39	2.6	15.0	76.9
1999	30	2.0	15.0	86.7
2000	38	2.0	19.0	86.8
2001	30	2.0	15.0	93.1
2002	28	1.3	21.5	89.3
2003	28	1.3	21.5	89.3
2004	45	1.5	30.0	57.8
2005	39	1.0	39.0	78.9
2006	36	2.0	18.0	82.9
2007	49	2.0	24.5	70.8
2008	48	2.0	24.0	93.8
2009	67	2.6	22.3	80.6
2010	57	2.5	22.8	89.5
2011	50	n/a	n/a	94
2012	49	2.0	24.5	n/a
2013	42	3.2	13.1	92.9
2014	50	3.3	15.1	90
2015	37	2.0	18.5	83.8
2016	39	2.0	19.5	79.5
2017	40	2.5	16.0	77.5
2018	32	1.4	22.8	81.3
2019	32	2.3	13.7	96.9
2020	41	n/a	n/a	87.8
2021	34	2.5	13.2	88.2
2022	43	2.8	14.8	93
2023	38	2.5	15.0	92.1
2024	33	2.6	12.5	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Granada High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	34	2.4	14.1	n/a
1991	45	2.7	16.6	n/a
1992	41	2.7	15.1	n/a
1993	44	2.3	19.1	0
1994	47	1.6	29.4	42.6
1995	47	2.7	17.4	0
1996	47	2.7	17.4	0
1997	41	3.1	13.2	90.2
1998	39	2.6	15.0	76.9
1999	30	2.0	15.0	86.7
2000	38	2.0	19.0	86.8
2001	30	2.0	15.0	93.1
2002	28	1.3	21.5	89.3
2003	28	1.3	21.5	89.3
2004	45	1.5	30.0	57.8
2005	39	1.0	39.0	78.9
2006	36	2.0	18.0	82.9
2007	49	2.0	24.5	70.8
2008	48	2.0	24.0	93.8
2009	67	2.6	22.3	80.6
2010	57	2.5	22.8	89.5
2011	50	n/a	n/a	94
2012	49	2.0	24.5	n/a
2013	42	3.2	13.1	92.9
2014	50	3.3	15.1	90
2015	37	2.0	18.5	83.8
2016	39	2.0	19.5	79.5
2017	40	2.5	16.0	77.5
2018	32	1.4	22.8	81.3
2019	32	2.3	13.7	96.9
2020	41	n/a	n/a	87.8
2021	34	2.5	13.2	88.2
2022	43	2.8	14.8	93
2023	38	2.5	15.0	92.1
2024	33	2.6	12.5	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Granada High

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$15,710

Data source: California Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Granada High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1975^th of 2133 High schools	Ranks 2265^th of 2348 High schools	3.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Granada High)	7.4	0	7.4%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Le Grand Union High)	38.4	30.5	7.9%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	57.3	55.4	1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Granada High)	0	0
11th Grade Mathematics (Le Grand Union High)	26.1	10.1	16%
11th Grade Mathematics (California)	32.2	27.4	4.9%
11th Grade Science (Granada High)	3.6	0	3.6%
11th Grade Science (Le Grand Union High)	13.8	9	4.8%
11th Grade Science (California)	30.4	31.7	1.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	32	38	18.8%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	29	35	20.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	2	1	50%
Two or More Races	1	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	96.9%	92.1%	4.8%

Schools Near Granada High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CSA Spanish Reading/Language Arts (2024)		CAST Science (2024)			Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)		Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CSA Spanish Reading/Language Arts 12th Grade	CSA Spanish Reading/Language Arts End of Course	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
Granada High	Public	9-12	12961 E. Le Grand Rd.	Le Grand	95333	Merced County	Le Grand Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 382-0202	33	3	12.5	100.0%	2 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (93.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15.1	1810^th of 2323 public high schools	22.1%		7	2265^th of 2348 public high schools	3.5%	455			10.3		10.3	20.7	20.7	3.5	3.5	$15,710
Le Grand High	Public	9-12	12961 East Le Grand Rd.	Le Grand	95333	Merced County	Le Grand Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 389-9400	462	27	17.0	87.7%	30 (6.5%)	1 (0.2%)	424 (91.8%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	42.3	1068^th of 2323 public high schools	54.0%		26.6	1520^th of 2348 public high schools	35.3%	452			22.3		22.0	49.1	49.1	16.1	16.1	$15,710
Gateway High (Continuation)	Public	9-12	805 Humboldt Ave.	Chowchilla	93610	Madera County	Chowchilla Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 665-1331	67	2	35.2	95.5%	12 (17.9%)	2 (3.0%)	51 (76.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.0%)	6.5	2273^rd of 2323 public high schools	2.2%		7.9	2206^th of 2348 public high schools	6.0%	67			0.0		0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Chowchilla Union High	Public	9-12	805 Humboldt Ave.	Chowchilla	93610	Madera County	Chowchilla Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 665-1331	1,067	47	22.8	83.4%	252 (23.6%)	16 (1.5%)	746 (69.9%)	29 (2.7%)	8 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (1.5%)	35.3	1268^th of 2323 public high schools	45.4%		44.7	998^th of 2348 public high schools	57.5%	270	19.6	19.6	22.9		22.8	36.2	36.2	16.3	16.3
Golden Valley High	Public	9-12	2121 East Childs Ave.	Merced	95344	Merced County	Merced Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 325-1800	1,955	95	20.5	84.6%	179 (9.2%)	110 (5.6%)	1,404 (71.8%)	194 (9.9%)	14 (0.7%)	3 (0.2%)	50 (2.6%)	35.3	1267^th of 2323 public high schools	45.5%		32.3	1351^st of 2348 public high schools	42.5%	84			16.2	21.1	16.4	47.4	47.4	11.6	11.6	$8,532
Sequoia High	Public	9-12	1900 G St.	Merced	95340	Merced County	Merced Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 325-1700	106	9	11.2	96.2%	11 (10.4%)	10 (9.4%)	81 (76.4%)	1 (0.9%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)								(n/a)										$28,813
Yosemite High (Continuation)	Public	9-12	1900 G St.	Merced	95340	Merced County	Merced Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 325-1600	355	23	15.3	90.1%	38 (10.7%)	25 (7.0%)	272 (76.6%)	6 (1.7%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	8 (2.3%)	7.8	2187^th of 2323 public high schools	5.9%		7.6	2224^th of 2348 public high schools	5.3%	37			2.8		2.6	5.4	5.4	0.0	0.0	$12,315
Independence High (Alternative)	Public	9-12	1900 G St.	Merced	95340	Merced County	Merced Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 325-1600	92	13	7.3	90.2%	15 (16.3%)	5 (5.4%)	69 (75.0%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.2%)	10.4	1989^th of 2323 public high schools	14.4%		14.3	1861^st of 2348 public high schools	20.7%	128			4.8		4.7	16.3	16.3	0.0	0.0	$21,835
Merced High	Public	9-12	205 West Olive Ave.	Merced	95348	Merced County	Merced Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 325-1000	1,951	85	22.9	76.9%	264 (13.5%)	127 (6.5%)	1,314 (67.4%)	141 (7.2%)	12 (0.6%)	4 (0.2%)	79 (4.0%)	33	1338^th of 2323 public high schools	42.4%		40.6	1121^st of 2348 public high schools	52.3%	217			16.6	35.7	17.2	42.9	42.9	11.4	11.4	$8,868
Merced County Regional Occupational Program	Public	11-12	632 West 13th St.	Merced	95341	Merced County	Merced County Regional Occupational Program	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(209) 381-6740	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Granada High

How many students attend Granada High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 33 students attended Granada High.

What district is Granada High in?

Le Grand Union High

Is Granada High a good school?

Granada High ranks in the bottom 22.1% of California high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Granada High?

Students at Granada High are 94% Hispanic, 6% White.

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