El Cajon Valley High School - El Cajon, California/CA

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El Cajon Valley High School

1035 East Madison Ave., El Cajon, CA, 92021-6289 -

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Definition of Terms

El Cajon Valley High School

School Level

High school

Grades Offered

Grades 9 - 12

County

San Diego County, CA

Students & Faculty

Total Students

2108 students

% Male / % Female

43% / 57%

Total Classroom Teachers

92 teachers

Students by Grade

Grade 9 - 563 students

Grade 10 - 538 students

Grade 11 - 484 students

Grade 12 - 523 students

This School

(CA) School Average

Teacher : Student Ratio

1:23

1:23

Students by Ethnicity

This School

(CA) School Average

% American Indian	1%	3%
% Asian	4%	8%
% Hispanic	37%	39%
% Black	11%	9%
% White	34%	36%
% Unknown	13 %	5%

Additional Student Information

This School

(CA) School Average

% Eligible for Free Lunch

51%

30%

% Eligible for Reduced Lunch

14%

% Migrant Students Enrolled

n/a

(CA) Statewide Testing Performance

School Statewide Performance

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School District Name

Grossmont Union High School District

This School's Agency

(CA) District Average

Number of Schools Managed	19	7
Number of Students Managed	24,387 students	3,960 students
District Total Revenue	$229,245,000	$37,604,000
District Expenditure	$223,998,000	$39,520,000
District Revenue / Student	$9,400	$9,496
District Expenditure / Student	$9,185	$9,980
District Graduation Rates	n/a	n/a

Local High School Students to Experience Careers at AT&T Through Job Shadow Program (redOrbit)
posted on November 10, 2009 at 08:20:08 pm
SAN DIEGO, Nov.
Support for Iraqi immigrants ‘maxed out’ (San Diego Union-Tribune)
posted on November 7, 2009 at 09:44:03 am
An influx of thousands of Iraqi immigrants is straining East County schools and social services already struggling with budget cuts and a poor economy, participants in a symposium at Cuyamaca College said yesterday.
Lawmaker eyes delay in SDSU shut-off (San Diego Union-Tribune)
posted on October 22, 2009 at 02:05:41 pm
The state assemblyman whose district includes San Diego State University said yesterday he will ask the campus to delay its decision ending guaranteed admission for certain local high school graduates.
Criticism of SDSU guaranteed admission change widespread (San Diego Union-Tribune)
posted on October 21, 2009 at 08:14:26 pm
San Diego State University's recent decision to end guaranteed admission for qualified high school graduates in its service area drew more fire at a public hearing Tuesday night.
Warrior sticksters play in inaugural Jody Johnston Field Hockey Classic (The Fallbrook Village News)
posted on September 17, 2009 at 11:46:42 pm
Fallbrook High Schools field hockey team was one of 16 squads to participate in the inaugural Jody Johnston Field Hockey Classic, held August 29 at Scripps Ranch High School. The Warriors faced Scripps Ranch High School and lost 1-0 on a Falcon goal in the final two minutes. The girls played well, said Fallbrook coach Kathy Waite. It was definitely a quality game. The CIF San Diego Section ...

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El Cajon Valley High School (ECVHS) is a comprehensive public secondary school located in El Cajon, California, and serves students in grades nine through twelve. Established in 1955, El Cajon Valley is the third of twelve high schools to be built in the Grossmont Union High School District. ECVHS is the home of the Braves.
El Cajon Valley High school is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges .
Campus
ECVHS is located an inland valley community approximately 17 miles east of San Diego, California.
Clubs
Academic League
Ambassadors
Christian Club
Dance Team
El Cajon Valley Players (ECVP)
Freshman Class Offices
German Club
Leos Club
Care Club
Students
El Cajon Valley's student body is composed of pupils from the following ethic backgrounds (2004-2005 school year):
Hispanic or Latino - 30.3%
White (non Hispanic) - 34.5%
African American - 9.2%
Filipino - 1.5%
Asian - 1.1%
Pacific Islander - 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native - 0.5%
Multiple or No Response - 22.2%
Extracurricular activities
Athletics
El Cajon Valley's athletic teams, the Braves, compete in the North League of the Grossmont Conference and the California Interscholastic Federation - San Diego Section.
The school fields teams in the following sports: baseball, basketball, cross country, field hockey, football, golf, gymnastics, soccer, softball, swimming, boys tennis, girls tennis, track & field, boys volleyball, girls volleyball, boys water polo, girls water polo, and wrestling.
Traditions
Alma Mater
El Cajon El Cajon
We give praise to you
Red and blue, Red and blue
Stands for the brave and true
We'll fight to defend your honor, fame
We're proud to uphold your glorious name
El Cajon, El Cajon,
Hail Alma mater, hail
Mission statement "El Cajon Valley High School will develop the students’ skills, knowledge and attitudes needed to become productive members of society and lifelong learners."
Philosophy "El Cajon Valley High School believes in creating and maintaining a safe, orderly environment in which students can learn. Through a caring staff and strong site leadership, the school’s high expectations are communicated to the students and parents."
Notable alumni
Lester Bangs, rock critic and journalist
Mark Malone, 1976, sportscaster and former National Football League quarterback, Pittsburgh Steelers, San Diego Chargers, and New York Jets
Glen Morgan, television producer, writer, and film director, often with business partner James Wong
James Wong, television producer, writer and film director, often with business partner Glen Morgan
Joe Kennedy, former Major League Baseball pitcher for the Tampa Bay Devilrays, Colorado Rockies, Oakland Athletics, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Toronto Bluejays. 1979-2007.
See also
List of high schools in San Diego County, California
List of high schools in California
Grossmont Union High School District - school mascots and colors
El Cajon Valley High School - School Accountability Report Card 2004-2005 (PDF)
El Cajon Valley High School Student Handbook 2005-2006 (PDF)
Western Association of Schools and Colleges Directory of Accredited Schools 2005-2006 (PDF)
External links
El Cajon Valley High School
Grossmont Union High School District
El Cajon Valley High School Alumni Home Page
El Cajon Valley High School Football Alumni Home Page - 50 Years of Braves History

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