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Granger Junior High

Sweetwater Union High · San Diego County · 2101 Granger Avenue, National City, CA 91950-6299

(619) 472-6000 · www.sweetwaterschools.org

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5/10
#693
Rank 693 out of 1,315
Top 53%
English Language Arts4/10 · #857 · 35th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #587 · 55th percentile
Science6/10 · #653 · 51st percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Granger Junior High sits in National City, a dense, working-class city just south of downtown San Diego with a strong Filipino and Latino community and a gritty, close-knit feel. The school lands solidly in the middle of the pack statewide, with math and science scores outpacing English, making it a reasonable option for families with kids who lean toward STEM. Families rooted in the National City community who want a neighborhood school with local ties — rather than commuting elsewhere — will find Granger a familiar, accessible choice.

Student Demographics

421 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
312 (74%)
Filipino
78 (19%)
White
10 (2%)
African American
8 (2%)
Asian
7 (2%)
Other
6 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners231 (55%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged335 (80%)
Students with Disabilities70 (17%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

724
Enrollment
33
Teachers (FTE)
21.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)
26.1
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

2
AP Courses
offered
12.1%
AP Participation
of students
96
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs7/10 · #420 · 69th percentile

152 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found