Valhalla High School (California)

Valhalla High School
Address
Map
1725 Hillsdale Road

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Coordinates32°45′38.74″N 116°55′16.18″W / 32.7607611°N 116.9211611°W / 32.7607611; -116.9211611
Information
School typePublic, High School
Established1974 (1974)
StatusOpen
School districtGrossmont Union High School District
NCES District ID0616230[1].
SuperintendentTheresa Kemper
NCES School ID061623002028[2].
PrincipalJoshua Johnson
Staff125
Teaching staff78.43 (FTE)[3]
Grades9-12
Age13 to 18
Enrollment1,911 (2022-2023)[3]
Student to teacher ratio24.37[3]
Classes offeredComprehensive
LanguageAmerican English
Hours in school dayUp to 7h 35m
Classrooms85
Campus typeClosed
Color(s)   Orange and White with Navy trims
Athletics
MascotThor
AccreditationWestern Association of Schools and Colleges
NewspaperThe Saga
YearbookRagnarok
School feesNone
Communities servedRancho San Diego, Southern El Cajon
Websitehttp://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]

  1. ^ "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Grossmont Union High". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved September 2, 2024.
  2. ^ "Search for Public Schools - Valhalla High (061623002028)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved September 2, 2024.
  3. ^ a b c "Valhalla High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved September 2, 2024.
  4. ^ a b "School Accountability Report Card (SARC)" (Portable Document Format). Grossmont Union High School District. Retrieved 26 March 2013.
  5. ^ a b c "About Us". Grossmont Union High School District/Valhalla HS. Retrieved 26 March 2013.
  6. ^ "Valhalla High School - Administration".
  7. ^ "Home". Grossmont Union High School District/Valhalla HS. Retrieved 26 March 2013.