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El Capitan High

Grossmont Union High · San Diego County · 10410 Ashwood Street, Lakeside, CA 92040-2406

(619) 938-9100 · elcapitan.guhsd.net/

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4/10
#766
Rank 766 out of 1,227
Top 62%
English Language Arts4/10 · #813 · 34th percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #821 · 33rd percentile
Science6/10 · #613 · 53rd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Lakeside sits in the inland foothills east of San Diego — a laid-back, semi-rural community where Friday night football still means something and neighbors actually know each other. El Capitan High reflects that community spirit well, with its strongest footing in science and a student body that tends to connect around outdoor and hands-on pursuits rather than the hyper-competitive academic pressure you'd find closer to the coast. Families who value a tight-knit school culture and small-town feel over big-city amenities often find Lakeside a genuinely comfortable fit.

Student Demographics

379 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
177 (47%)
Hispanic
156 (41%)
Multiple Races
23 (6%)
Asian
8 (2%)
African American
8 (2%)
Other
8 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners45 (12%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged211 (56%)
Students with Disabilities83 (22%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,810
Enrollment
82.6
Teachers (FTE)
21.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio
4
Administrators (FTE)
19
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

86.6%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.

18
AP Courses
offered
21.3%
AP Participation
of students
389
AP Enrollment
students

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

Athletics

Vaqueros · CIF San Diego Section

30
varsity sports
11 boys
12 girls
BaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cheer, StuntCross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Field HockeyFlag Football (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 Programs3/10 · #1565 · 29th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found