| Definition of Terms |
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| School Level |
High school |
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| Grades Offered |
Grades 9 - 12 |
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| County |
San Diego County, CA |
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| Total Students |
1938 students |
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| % Male / % Female |
51% /
49% |
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| Total Classroom Teachers |
80 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
| Grade 9 - 508 students | | Grade 10 - 531 students | | Grade 11 - 449 students | | Grade 12 - 450 students |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio |
1:24 |
1:23 |
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| Students by Ethnicity |
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| % American Indian |
3% |
3% |
| % Asian |
2% |
8% |
| % Hispanic |
15% |
39% |
| % Black |
1% |
9% |
| % White |
76% |
36% |
| % Unknown |
3 % |
5% |
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| Additional Student Information |
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| % Eligible for Free Lunch |
11% |
30% |
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| % Eligible for Reduced Lunch |
2% |
7% |
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| % Migrant Students Enrolled |
n/a |
3% |
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| School District Name |
Grossmont Union High School District |
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| 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 |
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- El Capitan High School (commonly known as El Cap) is a public, comprehensive secondary school located in Lakeside, California and serves students in grades nine through twelve. Opened in 1959, El Capitan is the fifth of twelve high schools to be constructed in the Grossmont Union High School District. ECHS is the home of the Vaquero.
- El Capitan High School is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
- Traditions
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Mission statement
The staff and administration at El Capitan High School are committed to providing a positive and safe learning environment for all students. Since its opening in 1959, El Capitan has taken great pride in its accomplishments of rigorous academic achievements and extracurricular programs. El Capitan values not only high academic and behavioral standards, but encourages diverse perspective within a framework of respect. The staff will continue to build on past successes to create an educational environment where students can reach their full potential as individuals. It is the goal of the administration, with the support of an outstanding staff, to continue to work on improving relevant curricula, create programs which stress high levels of integrated skills and a mastery of technology, and expand a positive working relationship with our parents, community members, and local client schools.
- Notable alumni
- Jason Phillips, Major League Baseball catcher, Toronto Blue Jays
- Kevin McCadam, Virginia Tech football, NFL , Atlanta Falcons , Carolina Panthers
- Ryan Lindley, QB, San Diego State, 2006
- Jaime Precido - The Veil
- El Capitan High School Marching Vaqueros
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The Vaquero Marching Band and Color Guard is part of the school's music program. Over the years, the Marching Vaqueros have competed in field competitions, band festivals, and parades all over the United States, including two trips to London, England (2005 & 2008). They have been led by Roger Brown, director, since 1989. During the marching band season, the ensemble performs in WBA (Western Band Association)as well as SCSBOA (Southern California School Band And Orchestra Association) circuits. Their performances range from as far south as East County San Diego, to as far north as Riverside.
- Other Performing Art groups at El Capitan High School:
- Choir, Dance, Ensemble (Show Choir), Stage Band / Jazz Band, Theatre / Drama, Winter Guard, Winter Drumline.
- Vaqueros Recent Field Shows
- 2003-2004: West Side Story
- 2004-2005: Latin Heat
- 2005-2006: 1945
- 2006-2007: Exodus
- 2007-2008: The Music Of Tower Of Power
- 2008-2009: The Rise and Fall of Rome
- 2009-2010: Toro!
- Recent El Capitan Marching Band and Color Guard Performance Tours
- 2002/03-Canada
- 2003/04-New York
- 2005/06-London/New Years Celebration & Parade
- 2006/07-Florida & The Bahamas
- 2007/08-San Francisco
- 2008/09-London/ New Years Celebration & Parade
- See also
- List of high schools in San Diego County, California
- List of high schools in California
- El Capitan High School - School Accountability Report Card 2003-2004
- El Capitan High School Student Handbook 2006-2007
- Grossmont Union High School District - school mascots and colors
- Western Association of Schools and Colleges Directory of Accredited Schools 2005-2006
- External links
- El Capitan Boys Soccer
- El Capitan Football
- El Capitan High School
- El Capitan High School Water Polo
- El Capitan Track & Field
- El Capitan Marching Band
- Source: Wikipedia; it is used under the GNU Free Documentation License. You may redistribute it, verbatim or modified, providing that you comply with the terms of the GFDL.
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| About This Zip Code (92040) |
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| Population (Approximate) |
42,267 people |
33,115,272 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree |
22% |
32% |
| Population Average Age |
35 years old
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32 years old |
| Average Household size |
2.8 persons
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2.9 persons |
| Median Household Income |
$49,011
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$48,909 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household |
5.3 rooms |
4.8 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure |
34 years old |
39 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting |
66% / 34% |
58% / 42% |
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