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1725 Hillsdale Road, El Cajon, CA 92019-3742
Summary
Valhalla High is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 62nd percentile among comparable California schools.
55.4% of students met California's reading standard, but it is quickly trending down.
Math is weaker: 31.1% of students met California's math standard, it is holding steady.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 55.4% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 31.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 699/1,596 (56th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 518/1,596 (68th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 24:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,728 |
| Low-Income Students | 1,200 (69.4%) |
| English Learners | 260 (15.0%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 10.7 points from last year and fell 12.1 points over the full period. Math fell 3.4 points from last year and fell 0.1 points over the full period.
•Math -0.1 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
55.4% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 44% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 27.2-point reading income gap is nearly twice as wide as the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
7.8% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 70.9% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 38% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 17% to 35%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
31.1% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 33% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 25.4-point math income gap is wider than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
2.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 41.2% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•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 Valhalla High compare within the district?
Valhalla High is No. 5 in both reading and math proficiency among the 11 9–12 schools in Grossmont Union High with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Valhalla High rank in California?
Valhalla High ranks No. 699 of 1,596 in reading and No. 518 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 Valhalla High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 6 in reading and No. 5 in math among 11 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 46.8% meet the reading standard and 23.0% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Valhalla High compare with other schools in El Cajon?
Valhalla High is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 4 9–12 schools in El Cajon with 2026 results.
Explore schools in El CajonHow does Valhalla High compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Valhalla High is No. 53 in reading and No. 50 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Valhalla HighThis school | 31.1% | 55.4% |
| El Cajon Valley High | 9.7% | 21.6% |
| Granite Hills High | 23.6% | 49.1% |
