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Escondido Union High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 7,158 students in Escondido Union High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Escondido Union High School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
5 Schools
10,375 Schools
# Students
7,158 Students
5,876,295 Students
# Teachers
343 Teachers
267,757 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Escondido Union High School District, which is ranked #606 of all 1,167 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#595 out of 1200 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
49%
Graduation Rate
85%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.63
# American Indian Students
21 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
309 Students
696,628 Students
% Asian Students
4%
12%
# Hispanic Students
5,573 Students
3,281,568 Students
% Hispanic Students
78%
56%
# Black Students
134 Students
296,694 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
1,001 Students
1,235,074 Students
% White Students
14%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
109 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
-
469,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
408,174
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
421,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
426,338
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
432,663
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
440,560
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
440,507
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
434,863
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
455,685
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,737
484,040
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,789
494,745
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,762
478,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,870
489,789
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,041 is higher than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,637 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$151 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$126 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,041
$19,806
Spending / Student
$17,637
$18,241
Best Escondido Union High School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Del Lago - Campus Of Applied Science
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1740 Scenic Trail Way
Escondido, CA 92029
(760) 291-2500
Escondido, CA 92029
(760) 291-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 774 students
Rank: #22.
San Pasqual High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3300 Bear Valley Pkwy.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 291-6000
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 291-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,122 students
Rank: #33.
Escondido High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1535 N. Brd.way
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 291-4000
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 291-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,099 students
Rank: #44.
Orange Glen High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Glen Ridge Rd.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 291-5000
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 291-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,925 students
Rank: #55.
Valley High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
410 N. Hidden Trails Rd.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 291-2240
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 291-2240
Grades: 9-12
| 238 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Escondido Union High School District?
Escondido Union High School District manages 5 public schools serving 7,158 students.
What is the rank of Escondido Union High School District?
Escondido Union High School District is ranked #606 out of 1,167 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Escondido Union High School District?
78% of Escondido Union High School District students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Escondido Union High School District?
Escondido Union High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Escondido Union High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,637 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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