Valhalla High

Valhalla High

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1725 Hillsdale Rd,  El Cajon, CA
Grossmont Union High School District
3.9
3.6
2,053 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mary Beth Kastan
Student Teacher Ratio
168:1
Average SAT Score
1240
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
40%
Reading Proficiency
72%
Average GPA
3.54
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A+
Teachers
A-
College Prep
B+
Administration
D+
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
B
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.54
Reading Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
40%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
168:1
Teachers
11
Full Time Teachers
11
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1240
Math
620
Verbal
610
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
27
Reading
28
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
12
AP Pass Rate
62%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
13.4%
State Average
17.9%
Science
7.9%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
421:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.9%
Female
49.1%
White
67.7%
Hispanic
21.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.6%
Two or more races
2.8%
Black
2.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#34 Best Public HS Teachers in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
San Diego State University 587 Students
University of California - San Diego 421 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 298 Students
University of San Diego 262 Students
University of California - Irvine 197 Students
University of California - Berkeley 174 Students
University of Southern California 158 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 158 Students
University of California - Davis 154 Students
Cuyamaca College 140 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 192 Students
Business 118 Students
Psychology 104 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 76 Students
Nursing 66 Students
Computer Science 51 Students
Political Science and Government 47 Students
Chemistry 46 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 38 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 37 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 432 Reviews
4.0 Alum
6/20/2025
Valhalla is excellent for students who take advantage of every opportunity available to succeed. There is little exposure to larger extracurricular networks outside of HOSA and Key Club. The school welcomes the Catholic community through clubs such as Youth for Truth, although representation for other religions is lacking.
1.0
9/7/2024
enjoy the school cuz my sister did my sister's mental health went down the drain, the students are annoying and dont give a frick about how to shut up, anyways this school wont stop until they make you hurt the people you love, i hope the school knows that my mom is putting her into a diffrent school.
4.0 Sophomore
7/30/2024
My experience with Valhalla high school has been great so far! I've loved all the new experiences and people I've gotten to meet.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 10 Reviews
5.0 student
8/13/2024
I see a lot of comments talking about the bad teachers and it only applies if you take standard classes. I’m a senior right now and I’ve taken standard classes in freshmen and sophomore years and I’ve taken AP and honors classes in junior and senior years and it’s a way better experience as the teac...
1.0 parent
9/1/2023
The way the teachers teach are very bad with unnecessary rules and results in a bad grad rate.
5.0 parent
4/16/2023
as parent my son graduated from Valhalla HS year 2022 and accepted in UCSD. managed to be involved in all his activities and was great in classes and marching band. all teachers were great, and classes offered as honors helped him to get college credit.
1.0 parent
7/29/2022
Horrible school, low grad rate, bad teachers.

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Valhalla High is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in El Cajon, CA and is served by the Grossmont Union High School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,053 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 168:1. Academic records show that 40% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 72% are proficient in reading. Valhalla High has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.54, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1240 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $1,059,169. Discover additional schools in the area, like Granite Hills High School, Bostonia Global High School, El Cajon Valley High School, and more. Learn more about what El Cajon has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Valhalla High.

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