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Valhalla High

Grossmont Union High · San Diego County · 1725 Hillsdale Road, El Cajon, CA 92019-3742

(619) 593-5300 · valhalla.guhsd.net/

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8/10
#365
Rank 365 out of 1,227
Top 30%
English Language Arts8/10 · #295 · 76th percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #447 · 64th percentile
Science7/10 · #406 · 69th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into the foothills of East County San Diego, Valhalla High sits in a part of El Cajon that feels a bit removed from the bustle of the city — in a good way. The school consistently performs above the state average across English, math, and science, making it a solid choice for families in the Rancho San Diego and Jamul corridor who want a well-rounded public high school without the commute into the city. El Cajon's East County vibe is suburban and community-rooted, and Valhalla reflects that — it's the kind of school where academics and school pride tend to go hand in hand.

Student Demographics

385 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
255 (66%)
Hispanic
77 (20%)
Asian
28 (7%)
Multiple Races
13 (3%)
African American
7 (2%)
Other
5 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners89 (23%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged262 (68%)
Students with Disabilities44 (11%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,728
Enrollment
73.5
Teachers (FTE)
23.5:1
Student-Staff Ratio
5
Administrators (FTE)
20.1
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

86.9%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.

12
AP Courses
offered
19.2%
AP Participation
of students
366
AP Enrollment
students

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

Athletics

Norsemen · CIF San Diego Section

27
varsity sports
11 boys
12 girls
BaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Flag Football (Girls)Football (11 person)Golf (Boys)

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 Programs4/10 · #1495 · 33rd percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found