At a glance
Reported students
1,701
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
81.95
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
80th percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
1,582
El Cajon Valley High: 1,701 reported students.
State peer staffing position
63rd percentile
20.8:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,578
- Teachers (FTE)
- 84.1
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.8:1
What the reported data says about El Cajon Valley High
El Cajon Valley High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in El Cajon. It is one of 14 current school records connected to Grossmont Union High. NCES reports 1,701 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 80th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.8:1, close to the California median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (40.7%) and White (37.2%). English learners represent 40.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 9 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking El Cajon Valley High
- 1How do the reported 20.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 81.95 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 6 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 40.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 88.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 6
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White37.2%
- Hispanic40.7%
- Black9.2%
- Asian7.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial5.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
9 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Grossmont Union High
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Valhalla High
High · Grades 09–12
1,728 reported students
West Hills High
High · Grades 09–12
1,624 reported students
Santana High
High · Grades 09–12
1,621 reported students
El Capitan High
High · Grades 09–12
1,810 reported students
Monte Vista High
High · Grades 09–12
1,543 reported students
Mount Miguel High
High · Grades 09–12
1,539 reported students
Public schools near El Cajon Valley High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elite Academy High · Grossmont Union High | 09–12 | 34 | 0.8 mi |
| Altus Schools East County High · Charter · Altus Schools East County District | 07–12 | 287 | 1 mi |
| Granite Hills High High · Grossmont Union High | 09–12 | 2,331 | 1.8 mi |
| Chaparral High High · Grossmont Union High | 09–12 | 45 | 2.3 mi |
| MERIT Academy High · Grossmont Union High | 09–12 | 68 | 2.3 mi |
| IDEA Center High · Grossmont Union High | 09–12 | 127 | 2.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about El Cajon Valley High
What grades does El Cajon Valley High serve?
El Cajon Valley High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Grossmont Union High.
How many students attend El Cajon Valley High?
El Cajon Valley High reported 1,701 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 80th percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,578 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at El Cajon Valley High?
The calculated ratio is 20.8:1, based on 1,701 students and 81.95 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is El Cajon Valley High a public, charter, or magnet school?
El Cajon Valley High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Grossmont Union High attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of El Cajon Valley High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
88.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is El Cajon Valley High in?
El Cajon Valley High is part of Grossmont Union High, based in El Cajon, CA, which operates 14 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near El Cajon Valley High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Elite Academy (0.8 mi), Altus Schools East County (1 mi), Granite Hills High (1.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.