Granada Hills Charter, formerly Granada Hills High School, is an independent charter school consisting of over 6,000 students in grades K–12, located in the Granada Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, United States. It is affiliated with the Los Angeles Unified School District.
Serving 6,014 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Granada Hills Charter ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 6,014 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Granada Hills Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Granada Hills Charter's student population of 6,014 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 238 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
6,014 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
238 teachers
Year Founded
1960
Colors
White, Black, Green
School Calendar
School Rankings
Granada Hills Charter ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Granada Hills Charter is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1124 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
27%
12%
Hispanic
42%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
23%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Granada Hills Charter's ranking?
Granada Hills Charter is ranked #1124 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Granada Hills Charter often compared to?
Granada Hills Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Grover Cleveland Charter High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Granada Hills Charter?
The graduation rate of Granada Hills Charter is 94%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Granada Hills Charter?
6,014 students attend Granada Hills Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Granada Hills Charter students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Asian, 23% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Granada Hills Charter?
Granada Hills Charter has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Granada Hills Charter offer ?
Granada Hills Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Granada Hills Charter part of?
Granada Hills Charter is part of Granada Hills Charter School District.
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