Beautiful school in a pretty nice neighborhood in El Cajon. My second time going there for an…read moreinterpreting assignment and both times I have loved the experience. I felt uplifted with the motivational messages at the lobby. Everyone is very welcoming.

terrible. teachers are not the best. every single student is rude and disrespectful. teachers are…read morealways acting like they didn't see stuff. bathrooms are dirty. there is trash everywhere they force to pick up trash so they can film it. TERRIBLE SCHOOL DO NOT LET YOUR KIDS GO THERE

Fav place for swim meets!! Different snack bar for meets but still pretty good!! Nice pool too!!!!…read moreSWIM FAST‍‍

OMG! What a school...Our son started there in 1995 and loved it. We are foster parents and we've…read morebeen associated with GHHS almost every year with one of our new family members. The counsellors have always been helpful and respectful of each of our kids unique situations. All the teachers thru out each year have been very supportive with us and always had great communication with us for each child's needs. They didn't make many concessions because the kids situation, but helped us help each student to do the very best they could. That was and is our policy. We ask each kid to do their personal best no matter the outcome. We can proudly say that with the help of staff and teachers we successfully helped 42 kids since 2001. Can't say enough good things about this high school.

Two stars because there was a handful of great teachers,but there was a lot of bad memories here…read more And I wasn't a bad kid.

My experience with El Capitan High School has been extremely disappointing, primarily due to poor…read morecommunication and unprofessional behavior from the front office, with the exception of one staff member. For months, I attempted to communicate regarding my son by emailing, calling, and leaving voicemails. Over that entire period, I was only able to speak with three people. The lack of response and follow-through ultimately led me to withdraw my son and place him in a private academy due to ongoing communication failures. Even the withdrawal process was unnecessarily difficult. I recently came down with the flu and was very sick, yet I was still trying to get clear and consistent information because I was being told different things by different staff members. Today, I spoke with Danielle, who stated she is the assistant to the vice principal. I was calling to ask about obtaining transcripts and a withdrawal form, which are required for my son's transfer. Earlier in the day, I was told accommodations might be made, so I waited several hours for an update before calling back. When I explained that I was sick with the flu and asked if the process could be accommodated without coming in person, Danielle became dismissive, developed an attitude, and then abruptly hung up on me, stating, "You know what, I'm not doing this," before disconnecting the call. Because she hung up on me, I immediately went to the school in person--while sick--potentially exposing others to the flu, simply to get answers. When I addressed the issue in person, I explained that it's not just what is said, but how it's said. The environment in the front office felt rude and unwelcoming, again with very few exceptions. One staff member did apologize on Danielle's behalf, which I appreciated. To be clear: even if there were frustration regarding my son--which there shouldn't be--respect is non-negotiable. Respect begets respect. Parents should not have to advocate for basic empathy, compassion, or clear communication. Had there been respectful and straightforward communication from the beginning, this entire situation could have been avoided. Unfortunately, that was not my experience at El Capitan High School

We feel incredibly grateful to be part of such a warm, welcoming, and enriching school community…read more From the very beginning, our family has felt supported not just academically, but personally as well. The teachers and staff truly go above and beyond to create an environment where each child feels seen, valued, and encouraged to grow. We currently have three children at the school, and each of them has had such a positive and unique experience. The balance between strong academics and character development is something we deeply appreciate. It's clear that the school is focused on nurturing the whole child, building confidence, kindness, and a genuine love for learning. One of the highlights for our family has been the musical program. Our daughters have been involved in the school musical, and it has been such a meaningful experience for them. Not only have they grown in confidence and creativity, but they've also formed friendships across different grade levels, which has been so special to see. The sense of community that comes from these programs is truly something unique. We couldn't be happier with our experience and feel lucky every day to be part of this amazing school. It's a place where children are encouraged to thrive, friendships flourish, and families feel genuinely connected.

I have only GREAT things to say about Mt. Helix Academy!!…read more My little 3rd grader has THRIVED at this school. Known to be very shy and often wouldn't participate in class, we were desperate. There wasn't ever any trouble, just no willingness to be part of school functions, class projects, and we were about to succumb to the idea that was just the way it was. No joy for school or even extra-curricular activities. Well... these teachers did amazing things!! My child is like a whole new kid. The small class sizes helped them focus on my child's needs, and the care the teachers showed made such a difference. Now my child loves school, can't wait to "try" math (it can still be hard) and is in the school play! I would have never thought this could happen. I was just looking for a place where a child could feel welcome and loved, and, oh yeah - learn. I am so very thankful that we took a chance on Mt. Helix Academy. I can't recommend them enough!

This school has shown a pattern of behavior that makes many students feel unwelcome and unfairly…read moretreated. Numerous students and staff have expressed that the administration often behaves disrespectfully and dismissively, especially toward members of the Chaldean community. Many Chaldean students at Valhalla feel that they are spoken to with unnecessary aggression, singled out for minor issues, and treated with less patience and understanding compared to others. This creates an environment where students feel targeted rather than supported, and it damages trust between the administration and the communities they are supposed to serve. Students deserve to feel safe, respected, and valued no matter their background and many feel that isn't happening here. Many teachers are very racist towards students as well always making Chaldean comments. This treatment towards the Chaldean students needs to stop. No other student gets treated as horrible as the Chaldean students at Valhalla High School.

It was all right school a little racist I just feel that they didn't give African American kids the…read morequality time that they needed nor did the football coach allow the African American kids to really plan the games-..

This is the worst high school u could ever sent ur kids to they don't answer ur phone calls they…read moreare every mean the front office does not provide with information would not recommend this school for your kids

Santana High School was a TERRIBLE host, they were the host of a football game vs. a primarily…read morecolored school's football team and cheerleaders. As a guest coming with the rival school, I honestly felt the racism, weird stares, side talks, and discrimination against us colored people. To put it into perspective for everyone of how WE ALL FELT AS A TEAM: Like we were part of a zoo and being looked at as some sort of out of planet beaning. To begin with they charged our varsity team $10 to play, didn't allow our cheerleaders to enter through the main football entrance and instead were told to go all the way around the back through the rocky little path with all the dirt, when we could have easy walked down the steps and around the field. As a form of hiding us. Then throughout the night when our athletes had to use the restroom, they were told to use the porta potty on the dark side of the field or stopped by Santana students saying, "hey you can't use our bathroom go over there". Even during half time when trying to check out the food options Santana students would show rude gestures and purposely blocking our athletes. I would confidently even say their refs for the night was also racist and showing lenience with Santana players but showing no mercy to our team. Not only did I see this... Also parents on the stands. As a guest there I can say I truly am disgusted with Santana High School.