For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 9,951 students in El Cajon, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in El Cajon, CA are Grossmont Middle College High School, Literacy First Charter and Valhalla High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
El Cajon, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the California public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in El Cajon have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public high schools.
El Cajon, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 74%, which is less than the California average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Grossmont Middle College High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in El Cajon, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grossmont Middle College High School
Alternative School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8800 Grossmont College Dr.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 644-7524
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 644-7524
Grades: 11-12
| 66 students
Rank: #22.
Literacy First Charter
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
799 E. Washington Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 579-7232
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 579-7232
Grades: K-12
| 1,945 students
Rank: #33.
Valhalla High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1725 Hillsdale Rd.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 593-5300
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 593-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 2,053 students
Rank: #44.
Chaparral High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1600 N. Cuyamaca St.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 956-4600
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 956-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 36 students
Rank: #55.
Elite Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
230 Jamacha Blvd.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 588-3545
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 588-3545
Grades: 9-12
| 44 students
Rank: #66.
Granite Hills High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1719 E. Madison Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 593-5500
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 593-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,366 students
Rank: #77.
Methodschools
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4612 Dehesa Rd.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(760) 224-0758
El Cajon, CA 92019
(760) 224-0758
Grades: K-12
| 331 students
Rank: #88.
El Cajon Valley High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1035 E. Madison Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 579-5855
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 579-5855
Grades: 9-12
| 1,589 students
Rank: #99.
Idea Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1600 N. Cuyamaca St.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 956-4332
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 956-4332
Grades: 9-12
| 146 students
Rank: #1010.
Diego Valley East Public Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
511 N. Second St.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 870-0608
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 870-0608
Grades: K-12
| 368 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bostonia Global
Charter School
1390 Brd.way
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3121
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3121
Grades: K-12
| 1,007 students
El Cajon, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
165 Roanoke Rd.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3118
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3118
Grades: K-6
| 521 students
1390 E. Brd.way
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3121
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3121
Grades: K-8
| 843 students
Cajon Valley Community Day (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
165 Roanoke Rd.
El Cajon, CA 92022
(619) 588-3296
El Cajon, CA 92022
(619) 588-3296
Grades: 3-8
| 19 students
Diego Valley Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
511 N. 2nd St.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 870-0608
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 870-0608
Grades: K-12
| 455 students
Inspire Charter - South (Closed 2021)
Charter School
4612 Dehesa Rd.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(626) 932-1802
El Cajon, CA 92019
(626) 932-1802
Grades: K-12
| 4,183 students
Learning Latitudes Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
353 E. Park Ave., Ste. 201
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 966-9528
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 966-9528
Grades: K-12
| 627 students
Liberty Charter (Closed 2013)
Charter School
1012 East Bradley Ave
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 579-7232
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 579-7232
Grades: K-12
| 246 students
650 Greenfield Dr.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3080
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3080
Grades: K-6
| 585 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in El Cajon, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in El Cajon, CA include Grossmont Middle College High School, Literacy First Charter and Valhalla High School.
How many public high schools are located in El Cajon, CA?
11 public high schools are located in El Cajon, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in El Cajon, CA?
El Cajon, CA public high schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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