How do these schools compare?
| Metric | IDEA Center | Valhalla High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | El Cajon, CA | El Cajon, CA |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 127 | 1,728 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 8.8:1 | 24.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 36.4% | 48.2% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | IDEA Center | Valhalla High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $22,403 | $22,403 |
| District | Grossmont Union High | Grossmont Union High |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | IDEA Center | Valhalla High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 48.0% | 66.0% |
| African American | 2.4% | 1.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.8% | 21.2% |
| Asian | 1.6% | 7.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 6.4% | 3.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | IDEA Center | Valhalla High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 1 | 12 |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 63.5:1 | 221.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 84.3% | 30.7% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 4 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 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 Editorial.