EL CAPITAN HIGH SCHOOL
El Capitan High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Grossmont Union High school district, located in Lakeside, CA with about 1,675 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 71 teachers, El Capitan High has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
El Capitan High School, located in Lakeside, California, is part of the Grossmont Union High School District. Serving a diverse student body, the school is well-regarded for fostering a supportive community environment while emphasizing academic rigor and college and career readiness. The campus offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, robust elective programs, and various Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways designed to prepare students for success after graduation.
Beyond its academic offerings, El Capitan is known for its strong school spirit and active extracurricular culture. The "Vaqueros" participate in a wide range of CIF-sanctioned athletic teams, performing arts programs, and student-led clubs that encourage leadership and personal development. By prioritizing both scholastic achievement and student engagement, El Capitan High aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience that helps students reach their full potential within a safe and inclusive setting.
For more information, contact El Capitan High at (619) 938-9100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Lakeside, CA 92040-2406
(619) 938-9100
http://elcapitan.guhsd.net/
EL CAPITAN HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Lakeside, CA with about 1,675 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Grossmont Union High
- Total Students:
- 1,675
- Teachers:
- 71.9
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,675 students
- White
- 55.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 32.8%
- Two or more races
- 6.4%
- Black or African American
- 1.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.8%
- Asian
- 1.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 50.9%
- Male
- 49.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.