- Enrollment
- 2,331
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · El Cajon, CA
El Cajon Valley High
Federal NCES profile for El Cajon Valley High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061623002018
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
El Cajon Valley High earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #8 of 9
- high schools in El Cajon · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.4:1
- students per teacher
- 70.1%
- free-lunch eligible
El Cajon Valley High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, El Cajon Valley High ranks #8 of 9 high schools in El Cajon, CA.
School address
District: Grossmont Union High · California
NCES ID 061623002018 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
El Cajon Valley High held near 1,672 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 77.0 → 15.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 061623002018 · El Cajon, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,701 enr · 22.4:1 · 70.1% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Granite Hills High (2,331 students)
El Cajon Valley High held near 1,672 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 77.0 → 15.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
El Cajon Valley High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Granite Hills
Granite Hills High
2,331 students
- Grossmont High
Grossmont High
2,172 students
- El Capitan Hig
El Capitan High
1,810 students
- Valhalla High
Valhalla High
1,728 students
- This school
El Cajon Valley High
1,701 students
- West Hills Hig
West Hills High
1,624 students
What this shows El Cajon Valley High reports 1,701 students on the CCD universe file.
How El Cajon Valley High compares
El Cajon Valley High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.1% | ▲ 26% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,701 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,701
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 57% in California - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
43.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,330
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 284 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 148 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.7%
White 37.2%
African American 9.2%
Asian 7.1%
Two or More 5.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.0, El Cajon Valley High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Grossmont Union High reports $18,330 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How El Cajon Valley High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granite Hills High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grossmont High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| El Capitan High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valhalla High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Hills High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to El Cajon Valley High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,172
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,810
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,728
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,624
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools in El Cajon
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Granite Hills High
Standard public school
2,331 students 24:1 students per teacher
Valhalla High
Standard public school
1,728 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Idea Center
Alternative education program
127 students 7.9:1 students per teacher
Merit Academy
Special-education school
68 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Chaparral High
Alternative education program
45 students 6.4:1 students per teacher
Grossmont Middle College High
Alternative education program
37 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,701 students)
Frequently asked questions about El Cajon Valley High
How many students attend El Cajon Valley High?
El Cajon Valley High has 1,701 students enrolled. It is a high school in El Cajon, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,652 (2022-23) → 1,672 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at El Cajon Valley High?
The student-teacher ratio at El Cajon Valley High is 22.4:1, which is 4% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at El Cajon Valley High?
70.1% of students at El Cajon Valley High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of El Cajon Valley High?
The largest demographic group at El Cajon Valley High is Hispanic or Latino at 40.7% of enrollment, in El Cajon, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for El Cajon Valley High?
El Cajon Valley High has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does El Cajon Valley High rank among high schools in El Cajon?
By Resource Investment Index, El Cajon Valley High ranks #8 of 9 high schools in El Cajon, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in El Cajon on the city page.
What other schools are in Grossmont Union High?
Besides El Cajon Valley High, Grossmont Union High also operates Granite Hills High (2,331 students), Grossmont High (2,172 students), and El Capitan High (1,810 students). See the Grossmont Union High district page for the complete list.