El Cajon Valley High vs Kidinnu Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
El Cajon Valley High
El Cajon · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,701 students
Kidinnu Academy
El Cajon · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
433 students
| Measure | El Cajon Valley High El Cajon, California | Kidinnu Academy El Cajon, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1293 of 1,343 | #5296 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #16456 of 16,910 | #48810 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,701 | 433 |
| Enrollment | 1,701 | 433 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.8% | 89.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 25.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | – |
| Math proficiency | 10% | – |
| city | El Cajon | El Cajon |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (11.8 vs 12.2).
- •El Cajon Valley High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.8% vs 89.8%).
- •El Cajon Valley High does better on students per teacher (21.0 vs 25.5).
- •El Cajon Valley High is the larger school with 1,701 students compared with 433.
- •El Cajon Valley High is a public school while Kidinnu Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 El Cajon Valley High better than Kidinnu Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are El Cajon Valley High and Kidinnu Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between El Cajon and El Cajon in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Cajon Valley High: 1,701. Kidinnu Academy: 433. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Cajon Valley High and Kidinnu Academy rank in California?
El Cajon Valley High is 1293rd of 1,343 and Kidinnu Academy is 5296th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).