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Flying Hills School of Arts

1251 Finch St., El Cajon, CA, 92020

About Flying Hills School of Arts

Flying Hills School of Arts is located at 1251 Finch Street in El Cajon, California, 92020, in a suburban neighborhood within the Cajon Valley Union School District. It serves kindergarten through 8th graders. The school enrolls approximately 710 community students. The student–teacher ratio is 25:1, reflecting local class sizes. The latest state assessment data shows 21% of students are proficient in math and 38% in reading. Flying Hills School of Arts has a balanced campus with 49% boys and 51% girls. Flying Hills School of Arts combines core subjects with a strong focus on visual and performing arts. This gives students creative outlets in addition to classroom learning that make school life more engaging. Single-family homes near Flying Hills School of Arts typically sell for $600,000 to $750,000, which may appeal to families seeking proximity to schools and community amenities. Parents say teachers communicate eloquently and engage families through school events and updates, creating a supportive environment where students can pursue their academic and artistic interests. Flying Hills School of Arts is steadily becoming one of the best elementary schools in California by improving academic outcomes and fostering creativity.

Flying Hills School of Arts Contact Information

Address

1251 Finch St., El Cajon, CA, 92020

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Phone

(619) 588-3132

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 21%
Reading 38%
State average proficiency is 21% in Math and 38% in Reading.
28
Full-time Teachers
25 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
710
Total Students
$120838
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 4422 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Flying Hills School of Arts

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 32.82%
Asian 2.68%
Hispanic 43.1%
Black 9.01%
Two+ Races 10.42%
Native Am. 0.42%
White
32.82%
Asian
2.68%
Hispanic
43.1%
Black
9.01%
Two+ Races
10.42%
Native Am.
0.42%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 710
50.99%
362 Female
48.87%
347 Male

Student Population

710 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

355 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Flying Hills School of Arts announced a county-level teaching honor for a member of its faculty. At the annual Salute to Teachers event, Amanda Ford, a teacher at the school, received the title of San Diego County Teacher of the Year. The recognition reflects countywide acknowledgment of professional excellence in education.

FAQ

Q1. What instructional focus defines Flying Hills School of Arts?

Ans. Flying Hills School of Arts integrates arts based learning within its instructional framework to support student engagement.

Q2. How does Flying Hills School of Arts manage student enrollment?

Ans. Flying Hills School of Arts completes enrollment through district registration with required documentation.

Q3. How does Flying Hills School of Arts organize daily supervision on campus?

Ans. Flying Hills School of Arts provides staff supervision during transitions, recess, and dismissal.

Q4. How does Flying Hills School of Arts share school wide announcements?

Ans. Flying Hills School of Arts shares announcements through email messages and official school communications.

Q5. How does Flying Hills School of Arts conduct emergency drills during the year?

Ans. Flying Hills School of Arts conducts required emergency drills to practice safety responses.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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