El Capitan High vs Altus Schools East County
El Capitan High and Altus Schools East County are very closely rated, both scoring around 4.1 out of 10. El Capitan High is significantly larger with 1,830 students, about 7.0× the size of Altus Schools East County (260). In math proficiency, El Capitan High leads at 31.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
El Capitan High
Lakeside, CA
4.1/10
High School9th – 12th
1,830 students
Altus Schools East County
San Diego, CA
3.7/10
High School7th – 12thCharter
260 students
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| Metric | El Capitan High | Altus Schools East County |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 4.1 / 10 | 3.7 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 5.5 | 4.4 |
| Growth Score | 2.2 | 3.1 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 56.2% | 69.6% |
| Environment Score | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| State Rank | #8,874 of 9,557 | #9,171 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 7th | 4th |
Test Scores
| Subject | El Capitan High | Altus Schools East County |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 31.0% | 12.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 61.0% | 57.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | El Capitan High | Altus Schools East County |
|---|---|---|
| Type | High School | High School |
| Grades | 9th – 12th | 7th – 12th |
| Enrollment | 1,830 | 260 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 107.6:1 | 32.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 56.2% | 69.6% |
| Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023) | 87.0% | 60–64% |
| District | Grossmont Union High | Altus Schools East County District |
| City | Lakeside | San Diego |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Lakeside (92040) | San Diego (92121) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $103,585 | $135,795 |
| Median Home Value | $648,800 | $1,091,600 |
| Median Rent | $1,908 | $2,537 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 25.3% | 74.9% |
| Poverty Rate | 8.9% | 16.8% |
| Avg Commute | 27 min | 20 min |