Bolsa Grande High vs El Cajon Valley High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 143 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bolsa Grande High
Garden Grove · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,701 students
El Cajon Valley High
El Cajon · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,701 students
| Measure | Bolsa Grande High Garden Grove, California | El Cajon Valley High El Cajon, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #435 of 1,343 | #1293 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #8839 of 16,910 | #16456 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,701 | 1,701 |
| Enrollment | 1,701 | 1,701 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.2% | 88.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 10% |
| city | Garden Grove | El Cajon |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bolsa Grande High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.2 vs 11.8).
- •Bolsa Grande High does better on math proficiency (52% vs 10%).
- •Bolsa Grande High does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 27%).
- •Bolsa Grande High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.2% vs 88.8%).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bolsa Grande High better than El Cajon Valley High?
On the Success Index (US), Bolsa Grande High ranks higher (48.2 vs 11.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bolsa Grande High and El Cajon Valley High?
About 143 km in a straight line, between Garden Grove and El Cajon in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bolsa Grande High: 1,701. El Cajon Valley High: 1,701. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bolsa Grande High and El Cajon Valley High rank in California?
Bolsa Grande High is 435th of 1,343 and El Cajon Valley High is 1293rd of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).