Granada High School is a public high school located at 400 Wall Street in Livermore, California, United States. It is part of the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District. Granada was established as the town's second comprehensive public high school in response to significant population growth in the 1960s.
Serving 2,234 students in grades 9-12, Granada High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,234 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Granada High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Granada High School's student population of 2,234 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 96 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,234 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
96 teachers
Year Founded
1963
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Sat. May 30, 2026
School Mascot
Matadors
School Rankings
Granada High School 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 High School 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
#1714 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
16%
12%
Hispanic
30%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
42%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Matadors
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Granada High School's ranking?
Granada High School is ranked #1714 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Granada High School often compared to?
Granada High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Livermore High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Granada High School?
The graduation rate of Granada High School is 97%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Granada High School?
2,234 students attend Granada High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Granada High School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Granada High School?
Granada High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Granada High School offer ?
Granada High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Granada High School part of?
Granada High School is part of Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District.
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