El Cajon Valley High

1035 East Madison Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92021

braves.guhsd.net/

1,701 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.

1,701

Total Students

82.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for El Cajon Valley High
Demographic	Student Count
White	633
Hispanic	692
Black	157
Asian	120
Two or More	90
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	7

Hispanic
692 (40.7%)
White
633 (37.2%)
Black
157 (9.2%)
Asian
120 (7.1%)
Two or More
90 (5.3%)
Pacific Islander
7 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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)407-4711
Website:	http://braves.guhsd.net/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,701
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	82.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.8
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 9 407

Grade 10 421

Grade 11 433

Grade 12 440