MERIT Academy
Public
High Grades 9–12 Virtual
Part of Grossmont Union High
1600 North Cuyamaca St., El Cajon, CA 92020 · (619) 956-0600
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Academic performance
Math proficiency24.5%
State average 33.6%
Reading / language arts24.5%
State average 48.6%
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21)
At a glance
68Students enrolled
10:1Student–teacher ratio
74%Free / reduced lunch
SuburbSetting
Special Education SchoolSchool type
Enrollment by grade
Grade 911
Grade 1013
Grade 1114
Grade 1230
Students
White · 42%28
Hispanic · 42%28
Black · 10%7
Asian · 3%2
Two or more races · 3%2
Counts as reported to NCES; percentages are of students with a reported race/ethnicity.
Enrollment · last 5 years
72’20
67’21
79’22
64’23
68’24
Location
1600 North Cuyamaca St. El Cajon
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School facts from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Academic scores from the EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). Community ratings and reviews reflect neighbor opinions, not an official measure of school quality.