1306 Cantada Ct
El Cajon, CA 92019

This school used to be a small family friendly community school that was welcoming, and inviting. Everyone knew everyone. Current administrators (principal Peterson and superintendent Johnson) have now made it anything but that. Dehesa students are now overshadowed by this "sports academy". No accountability or proper responses from the principal. She is never direct and fails to answer questions and concerns from community members and parents. You go in circles with her with no resolve. Leadership is not what it once was . The test scores are terrible and not climbing much. Teacher turnover is terrible. All classes are now combo classes. I've had friends who've moved their children to new schools and they were very behind and had a hard time catching up to grade level. Particularly in reading, ELA, and math. The last principal we had was the absolute best and was making changes for the positive. Seems now that she's not there it's taken a dramatic downturn. Looking for some better options but for now we're stuck. Don't make the mistake of enrolling your kids here unless the adminstration has a massive overhaul.