Valhalla High School (El Cajon, California)
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1725 Hillsdale Road El Cajon, California,, United States 92019 |
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| Coordinates | 32°45′38.74″N 116°55′16.18″W / 32.7607611°N 116.9211611°WCoordinates: 32°45′38.74″N 116°55′16.18″W / 32.7607611°N 116.9211611°W |
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| School type | Public, High School |
| Established | 1974 |
| Status | Open |
| School district | Grossmont Union High School District |
| NCES District ID | 0616230. |
| Superintendent | Ralf Swenson |
| NCES School ID | 061623002028. |
| Principal | Mary-Beth Kastan |
| Staff | 125 |
| Teaching staff | 84 |
| Grades | 9-12 (Normally) |
| Age | 13 to 18 (Normally) |
| Enrollment | 2112 (2011-2012) |
| • Grade 8 | 1 |
| • Grade 9 | 514 |
| • Grade 10 | 540 |
| • Grade 11 | 500 |
| • Grade 12 | 557 |
| Average class size | 32.2 |
| Student to teacher ratio | 176:7 |
| Classes offered | Comprehensive |
| Language | American English |
| Hours in school day | Up to 7h 35m |
| Classrooms | 85 |
| Campus type | Closed |
| Color(s) | Orange and White |
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| Accreditation | Western Association of Schools and Colleges |
| Newspaper | The Saga |
| Yearbook | Ragnarok |
| School fees | None |
| Communities served | Rancho San Diego, Southern El Cajon |
| Feeder schools | Hillsdale Middle School |
| API | 201 |
| Website | http://valhalla.guhsd.net |
Located in Rancho San Diego, Valhalla High School is a public high school operated by the Grossmont Union High School District with an enrollment of 2,112 students. The school is characterized by its school colors, orange and white, going by the nickname Orange Nation. During its existence, the school has won the California Distinguished School Award in both 2001 and 2003, and is also accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. The school is directed by a principal, Mary Beth, who has been the principal since 2008, and three assistant principals. Several programs are available to students, including ASB, marching, jazz, and Orchestra bands, drama, colorguard, cheer, dance, and athletics such as football and Baseball, among other programs.
Upon opening in 1974, the school had a very different open campus atmosphere, with a college-like schedule. The school was centered around the main building, with open-air classrooms . Reflective of this, the original motto was "Freedom with Responsibility".
During the 1980s, the school transitioned to a more traditional open campus, although some unique architecture elements remain. Valhalla's student body is composed of the following demographics:
Valhalla's main structure is a four-story octagonal building. Originally orange, the trim of the building was painted blue in 2009. Classrooms are situated along the outside wall and center of the building. The gymnasiums are freestanding.
Sports facilities include a football and soccer field, baseball diamonds, basketball, tennis and volleyball courts, and two swimming pools.
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