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10410 Ashwood Street, Lakeside, CA 92040-2406
Summary
El Capitan High is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 58th percentile among comparable California schools.
55.2% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down slightly.
Math is weaker: 26.0% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 55.2% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 26.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 703/1,596 (56th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 639/1,596 (60th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,810 |
| Low-Income Students | 944 (52.2%) |
| English Learners | 147 (8.1%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 6.5 points from last year and fell 1.2 points over the full period. Math rose 4.3 points from last year and rose 0.7 points over the full period.
•Math +0.7 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Two or more races and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
55.2% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 45% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 15.4-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
4.2% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 59.9% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 42% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 24% to 26%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
26.0% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 41% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 13.3-point math income gap is narrower than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
16.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 29.1% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does El Capitan High compare within the district?
El Capitan High is No. 6 in reading and No. 7 in math proficiency among the 11 9–12 schools in Grossmont Union High with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does El Capitan High rank in California?
El Capitan High ranks No. 703 of 1,596 in reading and No. 639 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at El Capitan High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 5 in reading and No. 7 in math among 11 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 48.0% meet the reading standard and 19.8% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does El Capitan High compare with other schools in San Diego County?
El Capitan High is No. 54 in reading and No. 56 in math proficiency among the 92 9–12 schools in San Diego County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Diego CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| El Capitan HighThis school | 26.0% | 55.2% |
| El Cajon Valley High | 9.7% | 21.6% |
| Granite Hills High | 23.6% | 49.1% |
