How do these schools compare?
| Metric | El Cajon Valley High | Grossmont Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | El Cajon, CA | El Cajon, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 1,701 | 287 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 20.8:1 | 35.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 64.1% | 65.2% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | El Cajon Valley High | Grossmont Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,330 | $18,879 |
| District | Grossmont Union High | Grossmont Secondary District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | El Cajon Valley High | Grossmont Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37.2% | 23.9% |
| African American | 9.2% | 7.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.7% | 58.8% |
| Asian | 7.1% | 2.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.3% | 6.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | El Cajon Valley High | Grossmont Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 9 | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 263:1 | 283:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 38.6% | 49.0% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.