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Valhalla High

1725 Hillsdale Rd., El Cajon, CA, 92019

About Valhalla High

Valhalla High School is a well-known public high school in El Cajon, California, that serves students in grades 9 through 12. It has about 2,100 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 24:1. It is one of the best schools in the Grossmont Union High School District. The school is known as one of the best because it has a lot of Advanced Placement classes and a 33% participation rate in AP classes. There are 33% minority students and 67% economically disadvantaged students in the school. The student does well in school, with 72% of them being able to read and 32% being able to do math. Valhalla High School is one of the best schools for preparing students for college and helping them grow as people. It is located in a neighborhood where the average home price is around $750,000. Overall, the school does a great job of keeping high literacy standards and giving its diverse student body a well-rounded education, and it is one of the best high schools in California.

Valhalla High Contact Information

Address

1725 Hillsdale Rd., El Cajon, CA, 92019

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Phone

(619) 593-5300

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 32%
Reading 72%
State average proficiency is 32% in Math and 72% in Reading.
11
Full-time Teachers
175 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1845
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 3110 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Valhalla 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
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
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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

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM to 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 67.21%
Asian 5.31%
Hispanic 21.36%
Black 2.28%
Two+ Races 3.25%
Native Am. 0.16%
White
67.21%
Asian
5.31%
Hispanic
21.36%
Black
2.28%
Two+ Races
3.25%
Native Am.
0.16%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1845
47.86%
883 Female
52.14%
962 Male

Student Population

1845 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 175 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

236 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The Vocal Music Spring Concert and the district-wide Film Festival are coming up, and Valhalla High School is getting ready for them. The Film Festival will show off original student work from the Arts, Media, and Entertainment pathway. Recently, the school nominated teacher Stephanie Macceca for the 2025–2026 Champion of Biliteracy award. This shows how much the school wants to help students who speak more than one language and make sure everyone feels like they belong. A few juniors have also made it to the semifinals for the National Merit Scholarship.

FAQ

Q1. Are there arts and creative programs at Valhalla High?

Ans. Yes, students can take part in programs for visual arts, music, and performing arts.

Q2. What does Valhalla High do to help students get ready for life after graduation?

Ans. College planning, mentoring, and skill-building programs help students move on to higher education, vocational paths, or jobs.

Q3. Can students take AP classes at Valhalla High?

Ans. Yes, students can get ready for college-level work by taking Advanced Placement classes and tests.

Q4. Do students get help getting ready for college?

Ans. Yes, of course! Students can take the SAT and ACT and get help planning for college.

Q5. Do teachers want students to take advanced classes?

Ans. Yes, of course! Advanced classes push students and help them do better in school.

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

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

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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
SLB

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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