El Cajon Valley High

1035 E. Madison Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92021

braves.guhsd.net/

1,652 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

El Cajon Valley High School (ECVHS), located in El Cajon, California, is a key institution within the Grossmont Union High School District. Known as the home of the "Braves," the school serves a diverse student population and is deeply integrated into the East County community. The campus offers a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a wide array of extracurricular programs, including athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs, all aimed at fostering a well-rounded educational experience.

Beyond traditional academics, El Cajon Valley High is recognized for its commitment to college and career readiness. The school provides specialized pathways, such as Career Technical Education (CTE) programs, designed to equip students with practical skills and professional certifications. By emphasizing inclusivity and student support services, ECVHS strives to prepare its graduates for success in higher education and the modern workforce, maintaining a culture that encourages both school spirit and academic achievement.

1,652

Total Students

77.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for El Cajon Valley High
Demographic	Student Count
White	601
Hispanic	730
Black	159
Asian	100
Two or More	50
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	7

Hispanic
730 (44.2 %)
White
601 (36.4 %)
Black
159 (9.6 %)
Asian
100 (6.1 %)
Two or More
50 (3.0 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (0.4 %)
American Indian
5 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Grossmont Union High
Phone:	(619)579-5855
Website:	http://braves.guhsd.net/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,652
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	77.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,091
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	420

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 418

Grade 10 412

Grade 11 429

Grade 12 393