Valhalla High School

1725 Hillsdale Rd.
El Cajon, CA 92019

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Top 20%

Tel: (619) 593-5300

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Valhalla High School serves 2,150 students in grades 9-12.

Valhalla High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,150 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
Minority Enrollment: 35%
Graduation Rate
: 86% (Top 50% in CA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Valhalla High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Valhalla High School's student population of 2,150 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 79 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

2,150 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

79 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Valhalla High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Valhalla High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#567 out of 3649 schools
(Top 20%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

45-49%

34%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Valhalla High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

75-79%

49%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

27:1

22:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

24%

56%

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Black

White

65%

22%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.52

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Valhalla High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

86%

85%

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Eligible for Free Lunch

47%

53%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

13%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Grossmont Union High School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Valhalla High School's ranking?

Valhalla High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Valhalla High School?

The graduation rate of Valhalla High School is 86%, which is higher than the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend Valhalla High School?

2,150 students attend Valhalla High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

65% of Valhalla High School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Valhalla High School?

Valhalla High School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Valhalla High School offer ?

Valhalla High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Valhalla High School part of?

Valhalla High School is part of Grossmont Union High School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,150 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
Minority Enrollment: 35%
Graduation Rate
: 86% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education