El Capitan High
Lakeside, CA · Grossmont Union High · Grades 9-12
804th of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 47%▼ Declining
El Capitan High ranking
SchoolRow ranks El Capitan High 804th of 1,528 California high schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 47% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 52th in 2015 to 47th in 2025 — declining.
El Capitan High test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 413 students tested
El Capitan High students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,830 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.0% | 50.1% | ▼ 13.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 24.1% | 37.7% | ▲ 13.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 7.7% | 6.3% | ▼ 1.4 pts | |
| Asian | 0.9% | 2.6% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.8% | 1.6% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| Black | 1.2% | 1.5% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
Homes near El Capitan High
Typical home value $817K in zip 92040 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near El Capitan High
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10River Valley CharterLakeside Union · 1.8 mi away · charter94th of 1,528
ELA 76% · Math 66% - 8Santana HighGrossmont Union High · 3.3 mi away344th of 1,528
ELA 65% · Math 42% - 5Granite Hills HighGrossmont Union High · 4.7 mi away908th of 1,528
ELA 46% · Math 18% - 3El Cajon Valley HighGrossmont Union High · 5.1 mi away1,205th of 1,528
ELA 28% · Math 11% - –Altus Schools East CountyGrossmont Union High · 5.1 mi away · charter
- –MERIT AcademyGrossmont Union High · 5.2 mi away
- 3IDEA CenterGrossmont Union High · 5.2 mi away1,191st of 1,528
ELA 35% · Math 6% - –Chaparral HighGrossmont Union High · 5.2 mi away
Frequently asked questions
What school district is El Capitan High in?
El Capitan High is part of the Grossmont Union High district in Lakeside, California.
Is El Capitan High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks El Capitan High 804th of 1,528 California high schools (better than 47% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of El Capitan High?
White 50%, Hispanic 38%, Two or more races 6%, Asian 3% (1,830 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near El Capitan High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92040 is $817K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.