El Cajon Valley High School is a comprehensive public secondary school in El Cajon, California. It serves students in grades 9-12. Established in 1955, El Cajon Valley is the third of twelve high schools to be built in Grossmont Union High School District. ECVHS students and athletic teams are known as the Braves.
Serving 1,701 students in grades 9-12, El Cajon Valley High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,701 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: 74% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: El Cajon Valley High serves the west part of El Cajon, CA, covering an attendance area of approximately 3.6 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
El Cajon Valley High School's student population of 1,701 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,701 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1955
School Calendar
School Rankings
El Cajon Valley High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of El Cajon Valley High School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7050 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
41%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
37%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
74%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
25%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red, Columbia blue
School Mascot
Brave
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Cajon Valley High School's ranking?
El Cajon Valley High School is ranked #7050 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of El Cajon Valley High School?
The graduation rate of El Cajon Valley High School is 74%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend El Cajon Valley High School?
1,701 students attend El Cajon Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of El Cajon Valley High School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of El Cajon Valley High School?
El Cajon Valley High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does El Cajon Valley High School offer ?
El Cajon Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is El Cajon Valley High School part of?
El Cajon Valley High School is part of Grossmont Union High School District.
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