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 1,672 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 11% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,672 students
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: 72% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
El Cajon Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
El Cajon Valley High School's student population of 1,672 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 80% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,672 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Year Founded
1955
Colors
Red, Columbia blue
School Calendar
School Rankings
El Cajon Valley High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of El Cajon Valley High School is 0.68, 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
#7496 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
44%
56%
Black
9%
5%
White
35%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
72%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
24%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Brave
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Cajon Valley High School's ranking?
El Cajon Valley High School is ranked #7496 out of 9,602 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?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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 72%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend El Cajon Valley High School?
1,672 students attend El Cajon Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of El Cajon Valley High School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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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