At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 489
1,810
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
52%-13pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
22.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level
Overview
El Capitan High is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Lakeside, California. The school enrolls 1,810 students. It is part of the Grossmont Union High district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
22.1:1 — larger classes than typical
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictGrossmont Union High
County6073
CityLakeside
ZIP92040
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID061623002019
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment1,810
White2.6%
Hispanic / Latino24.0%
Black / African American3.3%
Asian2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native62.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
Two or More Races4.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
2.6%
Hispanic
24.0%
Black
3.3%
Asian
2.8%
Two+
4.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.