Classical High School

207 E. Pennsylvania Ave.
Escondido, CA 92025
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 1,246 students in grades 9-12, Classical High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 43:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,246 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 43:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : 98% (Top 5% in CA)
  • : 53%
  • : 62%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Classical High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

Classical High School's student population of 1,246 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,246 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Classical High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
53%
40%
(18-19)
62%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
43:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
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Hispanic
21%
56%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
61%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.57
This chart display the diversity score of Classical High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
98%
84%
This chart display graduation rate of Classical High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Classical High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Classical High School often compared to?
Classical High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Escondido Charter High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Classical High School?
The graduation rate of Classical High School is 98%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Classical High School?
1,246 students attend Classical High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Classical High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Classical High School?
Classical High School has a student ration of 43:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Classical High School offer ?
Classical High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Classical High School part of?
Classical High School is part of Classical Academy High School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,246 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 43:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : 98% (Top 5%)
  • : 53%
  • : 62%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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