El Capitan High

Grossmont Union High
10410 Ashwood St.
Lakeside, CA 92040
1,810 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
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.
1,810
Total Students
82.7
Full-Time Teachers
21.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
52.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    876 (48.4%)
  • Hispanic
    694 (38.4%)
  • Two or More
    120 (6.6%)
  • Asian
    57 (3.2%)
  • Black
    29 (1.6%)
  • American Indian
    27 (1.5%)
  • Pacific Islander
    6 (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)938-9100
Website: http://elcapitan.guhsd.net/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,810
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 82.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 21.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 511
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 433

* 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 9 458
Grade 10 433
Grade 11 418
Grade 12 501
Gender Ratio
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