El Capitan High School

About El Capitan High School

El Capitan High School is a public high school located in Lakeside, California. The school is part of the Grossmont Union High School District and serves the communities of Lakeside, El Cajon and Santee. El Capitan High School offers a comprehensive education for students in grades 9-12. The school offers a variety of classes and activities to meet the needs of all students. The curriculum includes core academic classes, elective classes, and Advanced Placement (AP) classes. El Capitan also offers a variety of extracurricular activities and clubs, including sports teams, drama, band, and student government. El Capitan High School is committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. The school has a dedicated staff that works to ensure that all students have the resources and support they need to succeed. El Capitan High School is a great place for students to learn and grow. The school is dedicated to providing a quality education and helping students reach their full potential.

Address:	10410 Ashwood St. Lakeside, CA 92040
Phone:	(619) 938-9100
Site:	elcapitan.guhsd.net
Grades:	9 – 12
Enrollment:	1,656 students

Overview El Capitan High School

El Capitan High School serves 1,656 students in grades 9-12.
El Capitan High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on El Capitan High School

El Capitan High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of El Capitan High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.