Bolsa Grande High School is a public high school in the Garden Grove Unified School District in Garden Grove, in southern California, United States. The school opened on September 28, 1959. The school's nickname is the Matadors.
Serving 1,701 students in grades 9-12, Bolsa Grande 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 44% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,701 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bolsa Grande High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Bolsa Grande High School's student population of 1,701 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,701 students
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
Year Founded
1959
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bolsa Grande 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 Bolsa Grande High School is 0.53, which is less 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
#1719 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
57%
12%
Hispanic
38%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
3%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Matador
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bolsa Grande High School's ranking?
Bolsa Grande High School is ranked #1719 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Bolsa Grande High School often compared to?
Bolsa Grande High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like La Quinta High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bolsa Grande High School?
The graduation rate of Bolsa Grande High School is 94%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Bolsa Grande High School?
1,701 students attend Bolsa Grande High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Bolsa Grande High School students are Asian, 38% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bolsa Grande High School?
Bolsa Grande High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Bolsa Grande High School offer ?
Bolsa Grande High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bolsa Grande High School part of?
Bolsa Grande High School is part of Garden Grove Unified School District.
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