Granite Mountain Charter

Granite Mountain Charter is a large, K-12 public charter school in Lucerne Valley, CA, serving over 4,300 students within its own Granite Mountain Charter District.

The school stands out for its exceptional ability to keep students engaged and on track to graduate, with a near-perfect attendance record and a graduation rate well above the state average. This is particularly notable when compared to other local alternative schools like High Desert Premier Academy and Southern California Flex Academy, which have much higher absenteeism and, in one case, a significantly lower graduation rate. Academically, the school shows strength in preparing 11th graders and in science, though elementary and middle school math scores are an area for growth.

Granite Mountain Charter achieves these strong graduation and attendance results with relatively efficient spending and larger class sizes than the nearby alternatives. The school serves a student population with a lower level of economic need than the comparison schools. Its performance demonstrates a successful model for student support and retention, even as it works to strengthen foundational academics in the younger grades.