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#7105 of 9,539 schools in CA
Elite Academy
High School · Grossmont Union High · EL Cajon, CA
A Grossmont Union High high school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
230 Jamacha Blvd., EL Cajon, CA 92019
- Math 25% proficient (2017)
- Reading 25% proficient (2017)
- 19:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Elite Academy score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2017 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 25% across the 3-year record (2015–2017).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2015-2017) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2015-2017)
Based on 6 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Elite Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 75Very Walkable
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,952/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (EL Cajon), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$99,266
Median home value
$727,400
Median rent
$2,141/mo
College educated
33.6%
Homeownership
67.3%
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92019; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 22 | Compare → |
| Diego Valley East Public CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.9 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 399 | Compare → |
| EL Cajon Valley HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 1,672 | Compare → |
| Bostonia GlobalCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.8 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 1,175 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Grossmont Union High
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #10 of 14
- District spending per student
- $18,399NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Elite Academy is listed in Grossmont Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Elite Academy
Elite Academy is a public high school in EL Cajon, CA, part of Grossmont Union High, serving approximately 38 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #7,105 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2017) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2017).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Elite Academy
What grades does Elite Academy serve?
Elite Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Elite Academy?
Elite Academy has an enrollment of approximately 38 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elite Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Elite Academy is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Elite Academy rank in CA?
Elite Academy ranks #7,105 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Elite Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Elite Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Elite Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elite Academy has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2017) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2017).
Is Elite Academy a charter school?
No, Elite Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Elite Academy a Title I school?
No, Elite Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elite Academy?
63.2% of students at Elite Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 38
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 60.5%
- Phone
- (619) 588-3545
- Area population (ZIP 92019)
- 45,801
- Area average commute
- 28.3 min
- Area median age
- 40.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92019; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2017; directory SY 2023–24
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