Valhalla High School | |
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Address | |
1725 Hillsdale Road , , | |
Coordinates | 32°45′38.74″N 116°55′16.18″W / 32.7607611°N 116.9211611°W |
Information | |
School type | Public, High School |
Established | 1974 |
Status | Open |
School district | Grossmont Union High School District |
NCES District ID | 0616230[1]. |
Superintendent | Theresa Kemper |
NCES School ID | 061623002028[2]. |
Principal | Joshua Johnson |
Staff | 125 |
Teaching staff | 78.43 (FTE)[3] |
Grades | 9-12 |
Age | 13 to 18 |
Enrollment | 1,911 (2022-2023)[3] |
Student to teacher ratio | 24.37[3] |
Classes offered | Comprehensive |
Language | American English |
Hours in school day | Up to 7h 35m |
Classrooms | 85 |
Campus type | Closed |
Color(s) | Orange and White with Navy trims |
Athletics | List |
Mascot | Thor |
Accreditation | Western Association of Schools and Colleges |
Newspaper | The Saga |
Yearbook | Ragnarok |
School fees | None |
Communities served | Rancho San Diego, Southern El Cajon |
Website | http://valhalla.guhsd.net |
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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.[4] The school is characterized by its school colors, orange and white,[5] 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.[5] The school is currently directed by principal Joshua Johnson and three assistant principals.[6] Several programs are available to students, including ASB, marching, jazz, and orchestra bands, drama, color guard, cheer, dance, and athletics such as football and baseball, among other programs.[7]