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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 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 6,324 students in Escondido Union High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, 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 16% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
5 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
6,324 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
322 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Escondido Union High School District, which is ranked #1278 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1156 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
29%
Graduation Rate
85%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)34.6%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 1999–2010. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
5%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
79%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
13%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,638 is higher than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,014 is higher than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$181 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$146 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$28,638
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$23,014
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Escondido Union High School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Del Lago Academy - Campus Of Applied Science
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1740 Scenic Trail Way
Escondido, CA 92029
(760) 291-2500
Escondido, CA 92029
(760) 291-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
San Pasqual High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3300 Bear Valley Pkwy.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 291-6000
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 291-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,846 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Escondido High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1535 North Broadway
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 291-4000
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 291-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,656 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
Orange Glen High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Glen Ridge Rd.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 291-5000
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 291-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,788 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Valley High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
410 North Hidden Trails Rd.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 291-2240
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 291-2240
Gr: 9-12 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Escondido Union High School District?
Escondido Union High School District manages 5 public schools serving 6,324 students.
What is the rank of Escondido Union High School District?
Escondido Union High School District is ranked #1278 out of 1,903 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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?
79% of Escondido Union High School District students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% 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 20:1, 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 $23,014 is higher than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
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