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El Cajon Valley High

1035 East Madison Ave., El Cajon, CA, 92021

About El Cajon Valley High

El Cajon Valley High School is a well-known public high school in El Cajon, California, that serves students in grades 9 through 12. It is a key part of the Grossmont Union High School District and has about 1,600 students, with a student-to-teacher ratio of about 20:1. The school is known for being one of the best because it is dedicated to preparing students for college. It offers a variety of Advanced Placement classes and tests, with 22% of students taking them. There are a lot of different cultures represented in the student body, with 65% of students being from a minority group. 93% of students are also economically disadvantaged. According to academic data, 40% of students are good at reading and 16% are good at math. The school is in an area where the average home price is about $750,000. The school environment is known for being tough and having a strong sense of community. Overall, El Cajon Valley High School does a great job of providing educational opportunities for everyone and making sure that all of its students are ready for success after high school, and it is one of the best high schools in California.

El Cajon Valley High Contact Information

Address

1035 East Madison Ave., El Cajon, CA, 92021

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Phone

(619) 579-5855

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 16%
Reading 40%
State average proficiency is 16% in Math and 40% in Reading.
15
Full-time Teachers
111 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1672
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 5160 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at El Cajon Valley High

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
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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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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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM to 3:01 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 35.35%
Asian 7.18%
Hispanic 43.6%
Black 9.09%
Two+ Races 4.19%
Native Am. 0.18%
White
35.35%
Asian
7.18%
Hispanic
43.6%
Black
9.09%
Two+ Races
4.19%
Native Am.
0.18%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1672
46.29%
774 Female
53.71%
898 Male

Student Population

1672 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 111 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

278 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

El Cajon Valley High School is getting a lot of attention in the area for its Model Community School programs, which offer a wide range of services, such as a community garden, an on-site restaurant classroom, and health resources for families. The campus has recently undergone a lot of modernization. For example, Building 700 has been turned into a state-of-the-art Art and Media Complex with studios for video production and photography. The California Community Schools Partnership Program is also helping the school give students more chances by making it easier for them to get integrated student supports.

FAQ

Q1. Are college entrance exams conducted here?

Ans. Students can take the SAT and ACT tests on-site or through programs that work together.

Q2. What does El Cajon Valley High do to make the learning environment better?

Ans. Respect, working together, and being responsible make sure that the school culture is safe, welcoming, and open to everyone.

Q3. Is there room for personal growth?

Ans. Yes, mentoring, enrichment activities, and learning through projects help students do better in school and in life.

Q4. What kind of school experience do students get at El Cajon Valley High?

Ans. El Cajon Valley High has a full curriculum that includes academics, extracurricular activities, and chances for personal growth.

Q5. Do they use traditional periods or block scheduling at El Cajon Valley High?

Ans. El Cajon Valley High has a traditional schedule with the same class rotations every day.

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

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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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
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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