El Cajon Valley High School
El Cajon, CA 92021
Phone: (619) 407-4711
Fax: (619) 447-3943
District: Grossmont Union High School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 9,10,11,12 • 1701 students
El Cajon Valley High School, a public school located in El Cajon, CA, serves grades 9-12 in the Grossmont Union High School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
El Cajon Valley High School is a public school located in El Cajon, CA. 1701 students attend El Cajon Valley High School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 3/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) data from California Department of Education, and using 2025 California Science Test data from California Department of Education. |
| College Readiness | 2/10 | The College Readiness Rating uses this high school's graduation rates, college entrance exam participation and performance, or AP, IB, or Dual Enrollment participation to determine how well schools are preparing students for success in college and beyond. The College Readiness Rating was created using 2019 SAT percent college ready data from California Department of Education, using 2019 Average ACT score data from California Department of Education, using 2019 ACT percent college ready data from California Department of Education, using the following data from the 2021 Civil Rights Data Collection: percentage of students enrolled in IB, AP or Dual Enrollment classes in grades 9-12, using 2025 4-year high school graduation rate data from California Department of Education, using 2025 Percent of students who meet UC/CSU entrance requirements data from California Department of Education, and using 2025 demographic data from California Department of Education. |
Posted: August 8, 2025
Overall, El Cajon Valley High School has its strengths but also areas for improvement. The teaching staff is generally supportive, and the school is taking steps to improve mental health resources and special education services. However, there is a need for greater enthusiasm in the classroom and better communication with families. It would also be helpful to enhance safety measures to ensure that every student feels secure both physically and emotionally.
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Posted: June 13, 2024
Very happy with the experience so far.
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Posted: November 3, 2023
Not safe, fights, smoking in bathrooms, trash everywhere
Posted: November 3, 2023
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Posted: March 3, 2023
it is ver very very very very baddddddddddddddds
Posted: March 3, 2023
Posted: December 28, 2022
Bad school.Ive seen worst but this school is on the chart. Many drugs,fighting ,drinking and few gangs.Teacher no engage with students.
Posted: December 28, 2022
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Posted: December 18, 2015
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Posted: December 18, 2015
It's a great school with great teachers who care about their students. Everyone is thoughtful and supportive.
Posted: January 28, 2014
I am thankful to the special ed team in ECVHS, to the teachers, TA, to the great people who teach/training him what to do after graduation. My son has mild autism. I've come to appreciate and love this school because of what my son have become. I wasn't expecting too much from this school when my kids & I moved to El Cajon 4 years ago. But because of the exceptionally good team who oversee my sons case, my doubtful feelings turned into appreciation and gratefulness to the people who worked hard for the kids who need help, specially my son. Now, my son is graduating this year with 3.5 avg. I am also happy and excited about the program that he will be in after he graduate that is affiliated with the school. Thank you ECVHS!
Posted: November 25, 2013
El Cajon Valley High School is a great school, the sports is excellent football freshman the wrestling team, basketball after school reading and tutoring,
Posted: July 11, 2013
This school is great, the teachers care about their students and want them to do better. Don't believe what they are saying about this school, all the negative comments in here don't know what they are talking about ... They hold awesome events and lectures for the parents to get them involved and they are improving. GO to ECV
Posted: July 23, 2012
I felt like the teachers did not care about the students, but only there money.
Posted: June 29, 2012
Although this school is very diverse,and some teachers care about the students,I personally did not like the school.I went to this school five years ago.My GPA was between3.6 to 3.3 throughout my entire four years. The ESL students are not the problem in school; however, the teachers are the problem. There are a few who do lecture very well. I took AP classes in this school.
Posted: April 4, 2011
very educated and responsible students, the activities are great and I think students can really learn in this enviroment
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canyon Run Apartments | Apartment Complex | El Cajon | CA | 0.9 mi | |
| 2 | Santee Villas | Apartment Complex | Santee | CA | 4 mi | |
| 3 | Lakeview Village Apartments | Apartment Complex | Spring Valley | CA | 4.7 mi | |
| 4 | Jackson Pointe Townhomes | Condominium/Townhouse | Spring Valley | CA | 5.5 mi | |
| 5 | Jackson Pointe Townhomes | Condominium/Townhouse | Spring Valley | CA | 5.5 mi | |
| 6 | Del Cerro | Neighborhood/Subdivision | San Diego | CA | 7.2 mi | |
| 7 | Canyon View | Neighborhood/Subdivision | San Diego | CA | 9.4 mi | |
| 8 | Heritage at Otay Ranch | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Chula Vista | CA | 9.4 mi | |
| 9 | City Heights | Neighborhood/Subdivision | San Diego | CA | 10.2 mi | |
| 10 | Eastlake Greens | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Chula Vista | CA | 10.6 mi | |
| 11 | Spectrum Center Blvd, Kearny Mesa | Neighborhood/Subdivision | San Diego | CA | 11.1 mi | |
| 12 | Eastlake Vistas | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Chula Vista | CA | 11.2 mi | |
| 13 | Legacy Walk | Condominium/Townhouse | San Diego | CA | 11.4 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | El Cajon | El Cajon | CA | 0.9 mi | |
| 2 | Santee | Santee | CA | 3.1 mi | |
| 3 | Santee Trolley Square | Santee | CA | 3.5 mi | |
| 4 | Rancho San Diego | El Cajon | CA | 3.6 mi | |
| 5 | East County of San Diego | La Mesa | CA | 4.9 mi | |
| 6 | Del Cerro | San Diego | CA | 6.8 mi | |
| 7 | Kensington | San Diego | CA | 9.4 mi | |
| 8 | Bonita | Chula Vista | CA | 10.3 mi | |
| 9 | Serra Mesa | San Diego | CA | 10.8 mi | |
| 10 | Wine Country area of Scripps Ranch | San Diego | CA | 10.9 mi | |
| 11 | North Park | San Diego | CA | 11.2 mi | |
| 12 | Otay Ranch | Chula Vista | CA | 11.7 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Miramar MCAS | 11.9 mi. |
| San Diego Naval Medical Center | 12.4 mi. |
| San Diego Naval Base | 13 mi. |
| MCRD San Diego | 15.1 mi. |
| Coronado Naval Amphibious Base | 15.1 mi. |
| North Island NAS | 16.5 mi. |
| Naval Base Point Loma | 18.8 mi. |
| Camp Pendleton | 46.4 mi. |
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