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Best El Cajon Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 9,837 students in El Cajon, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in El Cajon, CA are Grossmont Middle College High School, Literacy First Charter and Valhalla High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
El Cajon, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in El Cajon have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
El Cajon, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Literacy First Charter, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in El Cajon, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grossmont Middle College High School
Alternative School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8800 Grossmont College Dr.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 644-7524
Gr: 11-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Literacy First Charter
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
799 East Washington Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 579-7232
Gr: K-12 | 2,160 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Valhalla High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1725 Hillsdale Rd.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 593-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,728 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Elite Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
230 Jamacha Blvd.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 588-3545
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Granite Hills High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1719 East Madison Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 593-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,331 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #66.
Chaparral High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 North Cuyamaca St.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 956-4600
Gr: 9-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #77.
Bostonia Global
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1390 Broadway
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3121
Gr: K-12 | 1,266 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #88.
Idea Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 North Cuyamaca St.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 956-4332
Gr: 9-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #99.
El Cajon Valley High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1035 East Madison Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 407-4711
Gr: 9-12 | 1,701 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1010.
Diego Valley East Public Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
511 North Second St.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 870-0608
Gr: K-12 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 57%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in El Cajon, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in El Cajon, CA include Grossmont Middle College High School, Literacy First Charter and Valhalla High School.
How many public high schools are located in Eljon?
10 public high schools are located in Eljon.
What is the racial composition of students in Eljon?
Eljon public high schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Eljon are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Eljon include: Idea Center vs. Chaparral High School, Chaparral High School vs. Idea Center

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