If your a football fan then this is the school for you, because that is the key at this school. Annie the finanace clerk is warm and friendly, Mrs. Barnett AVID Advisor wll get the answer to any questions you have regarding your childs education- more teachers like Mrs. Barnett are needed to be there
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Posted by a parent on 09/16/09
I had 3 children attend and graduate from El Cap. I found the admin. staff excellent. They went far beyond my expectations. All 3 kids are very successful and I believe it's in part to the dedication of the staff. J. Herman is the best academic advisor around. My kids all loved Annie the Finance Clerk.
... Read more Mr. Coulsby is just about the best teacher and mentor that you could ask for. I liked the smaller size of the school and feel I made a good choice when selecting El Capitan as my students high school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/04/09
I am a parent of several students at this school. The administrative staff's ineffective leadership has impacted the academics, which are below average as the test scores indicate. The support staff is perceived as unfriendly and parent involvement is not readily welcomed. The safety of the students
... Read more is not a high priority and often students are unsupervised at extracurricular activities. I have encountered many inappropriate behaviors on campus, not the least of which are foul language and PDA. On a positive note, I have found most teachers to be caring and easy to communicate with. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/07/09
The school is not engaging. It isn't safe and lacks basic respect for students and parents from administration to the students. That's a reflection of the leadership from the principal on down and I'm not sure what the Mission is, except to promote sports. We have moved our student to a school we believe
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I think the school lacks teamwork and goal setting from the leadership down.
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Posted by a parent on 09/04/07
I went to El Cap a few years back. It was a great school. The teachers are all great and really fun. Its kids mostly fit into the east county mold,laid back and chill. I still live in East County and would love for my children to attend El Cap one day!
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Posted by a former student on 05/12/07
El cap is a good school. We have good teachers and nice enough students. This year we got a good football team 5-0, drumline who won 1st in 1st comp, league champ field hockey team and other great teams go ec!
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Posted by a student on 09/30/06
My experience is good so far. I have a 10th grader there. We're an East County family for 20 years, and MexicanAmericans -the kind that barely speak Spanish but look like we do:-) It's our 1st year in Lakeside and her 1st year at El Cap; she went to TDS in 7th & 8th and knows a lot of people. She loves
... Read more all her teachers, holds a 3.5 GPA, has 2 honors classes & involved in 3 clubs. I think, it's attitude more than anything, teacher and student. She wants to learn. There are plenty of students that don't want to be at school or feel they need to work instead, for various reasons. Lakeside is a community friendly to low-income populations. Diversity is good for Lakeside. Diversity brings challenges. El Cap has +/- but it's good, making improvements regularly. Most faculty do care & are longtimers. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/18/06
I was totally disappointed at the quality of education at El Capitan. My second daughter just graduated in June 2005. I do have to say the dance program is excellant and run by a teacher who cares about the kids both in and out of school. If you have a chance opt out for this school!
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Lakeside schools — El Capitan High School is located at 10410 Ashwood St, Lakeside CA 92040. 10410 Ashwood St is in the 92040 ZIP code in Lakeside, CA The school district for El Capitan High School is the Grossmont Union High School District. El Capitan High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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