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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·GRANITE MOUNTAIN CHARTER DISTRICT·NCES 060251614425

Granite Mountain Charter

8560 Aliento Rd., Lucerne Valley, CA 92356 · (909) 906-3593 · San Bernardino County
GRADES KG–12COMBINED42-RURALCHARTERVIRTUALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL4,393 STUDENTS
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Enrollment
4,393
Combined
STATE 602
Student : Teacher
26.8:1
164 FTE teachers
STATE 18.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
40%
1,752 students
STATE 65%
Community
6
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.

Enrollment by grade, 2024-25

GradeStudentsShare
Kindergarten63314%
Grade 147811%
Grade 23779%
Grade 344810%
Grade 44139%
Grade 53969%
Grade 63608%
Grade 73718%
Grade 83037%
Grade 91834%
Grade 101694%
Grade 111533%
Grade 121092%

This year's kindergarten class (633) is 109% larger than its 8th grade class (303).

Student demographics
64%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 62% · US 70%
White
1,52735%
STATE 20% · US 43%
Hispanic
2,11948%
STATE 56% · US 30%
Black
1493%
STATE 5% · US 15%
Asian
1954%
STATE 12% · US 6%
Two+
3738%
STATE 6% · US 5%
Native American
170%
STATE 0% · US 1%
Pacific Islander
110%
STATE 0% · US 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
2,22651%
Female
2,16549%

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4-year change

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
4,393
+1,108 (+34%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
26.8:1
was 32.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Enrollment and staffing by year

School yearStudentsTeachers (FTE)Students per teacherFree and reduced lunch
2024-254,393164.126.8:140% (1,752)
2023-243,942138.428.5:148% (1,874)
2022-233,433114.230.1:144% (1,514)
2020-213,28510132.5:148% (1,577)
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Granite Mountain Charter.

About Granite Mountain Charter

Granite Mountain Charter is a large school serving multiple grade levels in California, located in Lucerne Valley. Enrollment stands at 4,393 students, covering kindergarten through 12. The school is 630% bigger than the average for combined schools in California.

Granite Mountain Charter District is the district for Granite Mountain Charter.

At Granite Mountain Charter, Hispanic students make up the biggest share, 48%. Other groups include 35% White, 8% multiracial, 4% Asian, and 3% Black. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 64, compared with 70 nationally.

On staff are 164.1 full-time-equivalent teachers; the student-to-teacher ratio is 26.8:1. Combined schools in California have an average ratio of 18.6:1. About 40% of students at Granite Mountain Charter are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. For comparison, public schools in San Bernardino County average 74%.

The county, San Bernardino County, is where the school is located. Median household income comes to about $85,478, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 23% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 11%. The county's public schools total 583, with about 393,648 students.

Southern California Flex Academy, less than a tenth of a mile away, is the closest public school. Within five miles of Granite Mountain Charter, there are 5 other public schools.

On the NCES locale scale, the school is Rural: Distant. Granite Mountain Charter is a public charter school. Granite Mountain Charter is listed as a virtual school by the National Center for Education Statistics.

The 2020-21-to-2024-25 change in enrollment was a 34% rise, from 3,285 to 4,393. The student-to-teacher ratio went down from 32.5:1 to 26.8:1.

The discussion board for Granite Mountain Charter is open to topics like pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.

San Bernardino County at a glance

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Population
2,197,104
Census ACS
Median income
$85,478
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
583
393,648 students

Quick facts

School name
Granite Mountain Charter
District
Granite Mountain Charter District
Address
8560 Aliento Rd., Lucerne Valley, CA 92356
Phone
(909) 906-3593
County
San Bernardino County
Level
Combined
Grade range
KG–12
Total enrollment
4,393
Teachers (FTE)
164
Student–teacher ratio
26.8:1
Free and reduced lunch
1,752 (40%)
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
060251614425
Charter school
Yes
Virtual school
Yes

Related schools

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Frequently asked questions

About Granite Mountain Charter
How large is Granite Mountain Charter?
Granite Mountain Charter enrolls approximately 4,393 students in grades KG-12.
Is Granite Mountain Charter an elementary, middle, or high school?
Granite Mountain Charter is a combined-grade school covering grades KG-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Granite Mountain Charter?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Granite Mountain Charter is approximately 26.8:1 (164 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Granite Mountain Charter?
At Granite Mountain Charter, the student body is approximately 35% White, 48% Hispanic, 3% Black, 4% Asian, 8% Two or more.
Who oversees Granite Mountain Charter?
Granite Mountain Charter is overseen by Granite Mountain Charter District in San Bernardino County.
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