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El Cajon Valley High

Grossmont Union High · San Diego County · 1035 East Madison Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92021-6226

(619) 579-5855 · braves.guhsd.net/

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1/10
#1156
Rank 1156 out of 1,227
Top 94%
English Language Arts1/10 · #1141 · 7th percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #1122 · 9th percentile
Science1/10 · #1174 · 9th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

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School Overview

El Cajon Valley High serves a diverse, working-class community in the heart of El Cajon, a city in San Diego's East County that's home to one of the largest concentrations of Middle Eastern and refugee families in the nation. The school reflects that rich cultural mix, and families who value an inclusive, multicultural environment may find it a meaningful place for their student to grow. While test scores run below state averages, the school is part of the Grossmont Union district and sits in an area where the cost of living is more accessible than coastal San Diego — making it a practical choice for families planting roots in the inland valley.

Student Demographics

375 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
161 (43%)
White
131 (35%)
African American
34 (9%)
Multiple Races
25 (7%)
Asian
20 (5%)
Other
4 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners197 (53%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged337 (90%)
Students with Disabilities56 (15%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,701
Enrollment
82
Teachers (FTE)
20.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio
5
Administrators (FTE)
16.6
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

75.1%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

9
AP Courses
offered
11.7%
AP Participation
of students
194
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Athletics

Braves · CIF San Diego Section

22
varsity sports
8 boys
10 girls
BaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Flag Football (Girls)Football (11 person)Lacrosse (Girls)

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs7/10 · #858 · 61st percentile

96 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found