Grossmont High vs Roosevelt High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 508 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grossmont High
La Mesa · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,172 students
Roosevelt High
Fresno · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,175 students
| Measure | Grossmont High La Mesa, California | Roosevelt High Fresno, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #511 of 1,343 | #1202 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #10147 of 16,910 | #15790 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,172 | 2,175 |
| Enrollment | 2,172 | 2,175 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64% | 92.1% |
| Students per teacher | 24.4 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 10% |
| city | La Mesa | Fresno |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grossmont High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.2 vs 16.9).
- •Grossmont High does better on math proficiency (32% vs 10%).
- •Grossmont High does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 38%).
- •Grossmont High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64% vs 92.1%).
- •Roosevelt High does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 24.4).
- •Roosevelt High is the larger school with 2,175 students compared with 2,172.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Grossmont High better than Roosevelt High?
On the Success Index (US), Grossmont High ranks higher (43.2 vs 16.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Grossmont High and Roosevelt High?
About 508 km in a straight line, between La Mesa and Fresno in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grossmont High: 2,172. Roosevelt High: 2,175. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grossmont High and Roosevelt High rank in California?
Grossmont High is 511th of 1,343 and Roosevelt High is 1202nd of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).