El Cajon Valley High vs Literacy First Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 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
Literacy First Charter
El Cajon · Charter other · Grades K–12
2,160 students
| Measure | El Cajon Valley High El Cajon, California | Literacy First Charter El Cajon, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1293 of 1,343 | – |
| National rank | #16456 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Other |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 1,701 | 2,160 |
| Enrollment | 1,701 | 2,160 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.8% | 52.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 65% |
| city | El Cajon | El Cajon |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Literacy First Charter does better on math proficiency (65% vs 10%).
- •Literacy First Charter does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 27%).
- •Literacy First Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.3% vs 88.8%).
- •El Cajon Valley High does better on students per teacher (21.0 vs 22.7).
- •Literacy First Charter is the larger school with 2,160 students compared with 1,701.
- •El Cajon Valley High is a public school while Literacy First Charter 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 Literacy First Charter?
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 Literacy First Charter?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between El Cajon and El Cajon in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Cajon Valley High: 1,701. Literacy First Charter: 2,160. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Cajon Valley High and Literacy First Charter rank in California?
El Cajon Valley High is 1293rd of 1,343 and Literacy First Charter is unranked among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).