Grossmont Secondary

Grossmont Secondary is a charter school serving grades 7-12 in El Cajon, a sprawling inland city about 15 miles east of downtown San Diego, where the pace is a bit slower and the cost of living more manageable than closer to the coast. The school's academic numbers sit below the state midpoint across English, math, and science, so families with strong academic priorities may want to look closely at whether the program fits their student's needs. That said, the combined 7-12 structure can appeal to families looking for continuity and a smaller community feel as kids move from middle into high school years.