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Altus Schools East County

El Cajon · San Diego County · Public

Public San Diego County CDS 3768130…
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Student composition — 2025-26

HS grades 9–12 racial/ethnic composition and program subgroups, from CDE Census Day Enrollment.

Race / ethnicity

Hispanic / Latino 58%
White 28%
Two or more 7%
Black / African Am. 5%
Asian 2%
Filipino 1%

Program subgroups

Socioeconomically disadv. 70%
Students w/ disabilities 25%
English learners 10%

Source: California Department of Education, Census Day Enrollment 2025-26 (HS grades 9–12). Δ shown when shift is ≥1 pt since 2025-26. Categories below 0.5% omitted.

Enrollment trend & projection

Total enrollment (9–12)
287 (2025) → 297 (2026)
+3.5%
Grade 12 (graduating class)
38 (2025) → 32 (2026)
-15.8%

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Altus Schools East County is a public high school in El Cajon, San Diego County, California.

Enrollment was 297 students in 2026, up 3% since 2025.

Sources: University of California Office of the President (admissions), California Department of Education (enrollment, A-G, college-going), and the school's own published documents where named.

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How many students attend Altus Schools East County? Enrollment was 297 students in 2026, up 3% since 2025.

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