El Camino High School is situated on a foothill of the San Bruno Mountain and consists of five different levels.

The first level consists of a theater and a parking lot which, in 2012, was updated to contain a wide solar panel array, and a two-floor Science Building which opened in April 2014.

The second level holds the majority of the school with the two-story Humanities Building, a courtyard with the Red Stage, cafeteria/teachers' lounge, a library, and the Counseling, Attendance and Main Offices.

[3] El Camino High School offers the recommended A-G courses based upon the University of California that illustrates the minimum level of academic preparation students ought to achieve in high school to undertake university level work.

[4] El Camino High School currently offers twelve Advanced Placement (starting from Sophomore year) and six Honors courses.