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El Cajon, CA

PublicHigh · Grades 9–12
idea.guhsd.net1600 North Cuyamaca St., El Cajon, CA 92020(619) 956-4332
Test scores
California state tests, 2024–25

English language arts

46 students tested

34.8% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 34.1% did.

  • Exceeded6.5%
  • Met28.3%
  • Nearly met21.7%
  • Not met43.5%

Math

48 students tested

6.3% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 11.4% did.

  • Exceeded2.1%
  • Met4.2%
  • Nearly met20.8%
  • Not met72.9%
Discipline
State and federal reports

California Department of Education

5.2% of students were suspended at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Enrolled during the year218191
Suspended in or out of school6.9% · 155.2% · 10
Suspensions2412
Violence with injury30
Violence without injury116
Weapons00
Drugs66
Defiance only40
Other00

Each suspension is listed under its most serious offense.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall141136
Suspended out of school25.5% · 3612.5% · 17
Suspended in school0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Expelled0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Attendance
California Department of Education

50.3% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Students counted200173
Chronically absent60.5% · 12150.3% · 87

Chronically absent means missing 10% or more of the school days a student was enrolled.

School Profile

Location

Suburb, Large

Enrollment

138 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

68:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino39.1%
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White41.3%
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Black or African American8.7%
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Asian0.7%
x
Two or More Races7.2%
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American Indian or Alaska Native1.4%
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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
x
Public school directory

NCES ID 061623013915

District
Grossmont Union High
Status
Open
School category
Alternative School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
Supplemental virtual
Enrollment
138 students
Teachers (FTE)
2

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