About This School
Valhalla High School is located in EL Cajon, CA and is one of 20 high schools in Grossmont Union High School District. It is a public school that serves 2237 students in grades 9-12.
Valhalla High School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Valhalla High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Valhalla High School had an API growth score of 809 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Valhalla High School's 2011 base score was 808 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Valhalla High School had 29 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Valhalla High School's students and teachers. more
Valhalla High School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Valhalla High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Valhalla High School had an API growth score of 809 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Valhalla High School's 2011 base score was 808 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Valhalla High School had 29 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Valhalla High School's students and teachers. more
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Grossmont Union High District Spending
$9,467Per Pupil
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Education.com TestRating
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High Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Steele Canyon High School 2.2 miles |  |
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| Work Training Center 2.4 miles | n/a | |
| Sevick Special Education School 2.8 miles | n/a | |
| Granite Hills High School 2.8 miles |  |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades 9-12
- Grossmont Union High School District
Did not make AYP
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Contact
Valhalla High School1725 Hillsdale Rd
EL Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 440-1501
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Test Scores
About the CST
What is it?
The California Standards Test (CST) is an annual exam used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The CST is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 2 through 11 in English language arts and math, in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science, and in grades 8, 10 and 11 in history/social science. In grades 9 through 11, students may also be assessed in math and science, depending on course enrollment.
How is it Scored?
Students receive one of five ratings: far below basic, below basic, basic, proficient or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the CAHSEE
What is it?
The California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) is used to measure student mastery of specific skills as determined by the state. Students must pass both sections of the exam in order to graduate from high school.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Each student is assessed in grade 10 in English language arts and math. Students can retake the exam up to five times after grade 10.
How is it Scored?
The CAHSEE is an untimed pass/fail test. The goal is for all students to pass both sections of the test.
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7 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 2237
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Valhalla High School had 22% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. California had 52% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
White
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Hispanic
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Black
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Asian/Pacific Islander
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Two or More Races
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American Indian/Alaskan Native
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29:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Valhalla High School had 29 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Recent Reviews
Valhalla High School
5
I am a freshman at Valhalla, and I am proud to be a Norsemen!! The teachers are absolutely fabulous and there seems to be a strong focus on academics. Valhalla also supports everyone who needs help and the majority of students are also spirited and hard-working. This is not my school of residence, but I am absolutely thankful to have made the decision to come to Valhalla. GO NORSEMEN!!!
I hope to look back at this comment in 4 years...
I hope to look back at this comment in 4 years...
Submitted by a Current Student on Sep 23, 2011
Valhalla High School
5
I currently have 2 of my 3 kids attending, Sophmore and Junior. We have been very active in extracurricular and have had a great experience in all of the things we have done there. Valhalla welcomed us with open arms when Steele Canyon High, our school of residence, turned us away due to the charter merge.
We love Valhalla and we are NORSEMAN!
We love Valhalla and we are NORSEMAN!
Submitted by a Parent on Feb 20, 2010
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