Serious incidents run slightly below the district average, and this school reports across every data category — a strong sign the numbers reflect reality.
| CATEGORY | COUNT | TIER |
|---|---|---|
| Firearm or explosive possession | 0 | Serious |
| Homicide | 0 | Serious |
| Physical attack with weapon | 0 | Serious |
| Rape / sexual assault | 0 | Serious |
| Referral to law enforcement | 0 | Serious |
| Robbery with weapon | 0 | Serious |
| School-related arrest | 0 | Serious |
| Threat of attack with weapon | 0 | Serious |
| Harassment on basis of race/sex/disab. | 5 | Moderate |
| Physical attack without weapon | 10 | Moderate |
| Robbery without weapon | 0 | Moderate |
| Sexual harassment | 4 | Moderate |
| Threat of attack without weapon | 48 | Moderate |
| Bullying / harassment (general) | 5 | Minor |
MERIT Academy ranks #13 of 14 scoreable schools in this district.
| SCHOOL | GRADES | SCORE | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grossmont Middle College High | 11–12 | 49 | A |
| Elite Academy | 09–12 | 48 | A |
| Granite Hills High | 09–12 | 34 | A |
| West Hills High | 09–12 | 29 | A |
| El Capitan High | 09–12 | 24 | A |
| Santana High | 09–12 | 18 | A |
| Grossmont High | 09–12 | 17 | A |
| Monte Vista High | 09–12 | 17 | A |