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El Camino High School
- A-Overall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- South San Francisco, CA
- 286 reviews
- AcademicsB+
- DiversityA
- TeachersB+
- College PrepA-
- Clubs & ActivitiesC
- Health & SafetyB
- AdministrationB-
- SportsC+
- FoodC-
- Resources & FacilitiesC-
Address
1320 Mission Rd
South San Francisco, CA 94080
Telephone
(650) 877-8806
Website
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- Cost of LivingD+
- Good for FamiliesB-
- HousingD+
Median Household Income
$92,074
National
$55,322Median Rent
$1,751
National
$949Median Home Value
$697,400
National
$184,700Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
B
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
- 81%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school.26 responses
Poll
- 77%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.26 responses
Students
Diversity
A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,357
Free or Reduced Lunch
22%
- 71%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.28 responses
- 82%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.28 responses
- 82%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.28 responses
Teachers
- 73%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.41 responses
- 78%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.41 responses
- 66%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.41 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
C
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
Expenses Per Student
$14,705/ year
National
$12,239- 80%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.45 responses
- 24%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.45 responses
- 47%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.45 responses
El Camino High School Reviews
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I like how El Camino High School maintains an excellent school culture in homecoming, dances, and student activities. I also like the diversity El Camino has from each student, and the teachers are really good with teaching STEM. Although, I think there could be better and more innovative teaching/learning, better administration, and better classes about college and career readiness. Also, the school lunch at El Camino is not very nutritious and fresh, and the facilities (especially the cleanliness of the classrooms and bathrooms) are terrible.
As a sophomore, I've found the experience pretty fun.
College readiness:
As of college readiness, they tell you what and how many classes you're supposed to take, but sometimes it's kind of confusing on what to do unless you ask a counselor.
Clubs:
There's plenty of clubs to choose from, and if there isn't one you like, you can always make one.
Facilities:
The newer building has air conditioning, but the math building doesn't so on really hot days we have to move out of the building.
School Culture:
Since we're in California, the school is progressive, but some people aren't always like that. Bullying is still a thing because of it.
Sports:
I've only taken cross country and track before, but the coaches are really good at those sports. They're motivating and have been helpful through the time I spent with them.
Food:
It's school lunch.
College readiness:
As of college readiness, they tell you what and how many classes you're supposed to take, but sometimes it's kind of confusing on what to do unless you ask a counselor.
Clubs:
There's plenty of clubs to choose from, and if there isn't one you like, you can always make one.
Facilities:
The newer building has air conditioning, but the math building doesn't so on really hot days we have to move out of the building.
School Culture:
Since we're in California, the school is progressive, but some people aren't always like that. Bullying is still a thing because of it.
Sports:
I've only taken cross country and track before, but the coaches are really good at those sports. They're motivating and have been helpful through the time I spent with them.
Food:
It's school lunch.
I attended El Camino High School from 2011-2015 and grew up in the SSFUSD. I’m currently a student at UCLA despite the poor learning environment El Camino High School provided me. I had to work extra hard to fill in the educational gaps ECHS left me with to get me where I am now. There was no encouragement from any teacher or administrator to take prep classes for the ACT or SAT. All the college counselors on campus were unable to provide students information about applying to college out of state. My peers and I struggled focusing in class because many teachers were unable to control rowdy students. Suspensions for those students did not correct their behavioral issues either. The majority of the faculty members did not encourage students to pursue higher education and rather stressed D’s would get you a HS diploma and C’s were good enough for college. In addition to the lack of academic rigor, there were rodents on campus and inside the classrooms.