Serving 1,825 students in grades 9-12, El Capitan High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,825 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
El Capitan High School's student population of 1,825 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,825 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
El Capitan High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of El Capitan High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3835 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
34%
55%
Black
2%
5%
White
53%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Capitan High School's ranking?
El Capitan High School is ranked #3835 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are El Capitan High School often compared to?
El Capitan High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Granite Hills High School, Santana High School, West Hills High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of El Capitan High School?
The graduation rate of El Capitan High School is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend El Capitan High School?
1,825 students attend El Capitan High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of El Capitan High School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of El Capitan High School?
El Capitan High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does El Capitan High School offer ?
El Capitan High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is El Capitan High School part of?
El Capitan High School is part of Grossmont Union High School District.
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