El Camino is the best school ever because we are the most spirited school in the bay area!!!! We won a contest that earned us to have a private performance from the rapper Flo-Rida. Also being a very spirited school we were recognized by a dance crew by the name of SoReal Cru from MTV's America's Best
... Read more Dance Crew. All being within the same year. We even had a crew member named Joesar Alva from the crew Boogie Bots have a meet and greeting exclusive signing. Those are just extra activities. For regular school we have an amazing library which has all new flat screen dell computers. Also in there, we have two smart boards which are touch screen interact boards that are the size of one white board. They're amazing and are even in a couple class rooms. We also just got a new weight room with all new equiptment and lifting stations. There are also three brand new portables beside them. Along that we also recently had our pool remodeled. My school is just overly amazing and I absolutely love it!!!! Read less
Posted by a student on 10/09/09
I love El Camino High School because it is a fun and safe learning environment. Everyone is awesome!! We're the most sprited school in the bay-area!
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Posted by a student on 10/09/09
I'm only a freshman and I say El Camino is the best. Rally's are hella fun. Even lunch time is fun. Everyday is like a new suprise. We're like a big family =) I love ELCO.
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Posted by a student on 10/09/09
ELCO continues to provide a great learning environment and the teachers are always trying to challenge you in your work. Go ELCO!
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Posted by a student on 10/09/09
El Camino is not only the most spirited high school in the Bay Area, but it has great diversity. When it comes to school spirit, the differences between all groups of friends tend to subside and all come together to win. It is a very open-minded school and have all the clubs of your interest. The teachers
... Read more are great and none of them will turn a student down for help. ASB and commissioners all work at their full potential to keep the students active and always feel welcome. Link Crew is another group of students dedicated to make the freshmen feel welcome and complete the transition from middle to high school. I am a former student and I cannot imagine what or where I would be if I went to a different school. El Camino High School has molded me into the young adult that I am today. I miss this school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/08/09
El Camino High School is easily the best school in America. Not only is El Camino diverse, but also has a lot to offer. We were named the most spirited school in the Bay Area and were awarded by having a famous rapper perform at our school. Also s0realcru offered us to perform at our school. We also
... Read more are highly involved with charitys even during fun, such as homecoming. We are most known for homecoming, our school spirit, diversity, and welcoming environment. I wouldn't change attending El Camino fo anything in the world. Not only is there great students, but superior staff also. Our leadership director is known all around California for his great achievements along with the award winning leadership class Ms. Padilla runs. Another falculty member, Ms. Vosberg was also awarded to be the best teacher of the year award. Our school is non violent and always surrounded with posters and positive attitudes:) Read less
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South San Francisco schools — El Camino High School is located at 1320 Mission Rd, South San Francisco CA 94080. 1320 Mission Rd is in the 94080 ZIP code in South San Francisco, CA The school district for El Camino High School is the South San Francisco Unified Sd. El Camino High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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