For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 11,721 students in Escondido, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Escondido, CA are Classical High School, Escondido Charter High School and Coastal Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Escondido, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Escondido have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
Escondido, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Classical High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Escondido, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Classical High School
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
207 E. Pennsylvania Ave.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 480-9845
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 480-9845
Grades: 9-12
| 1,246 students
Rank: #22.
Escondido Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1868 E. Valley Pkwy.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 737-3154
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 737-3154
Grades: 9-12
| 940 students
Rank: #33.
Coastal Charter
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4096 Calle Platino
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 631-4020
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 631-4020
Grades: K-12
| 1,821 students
Rank: #44.
San Pasqual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17701 San Pasqual Valley Rd.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 233-6003
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 233-6003
Grades: 9-12
| 35 students
Rank: #55.
Del Lago - 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
Grades: 9-12
| 774 students
Rank: #66.
Dimensions Collaborative
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1441 Montiel Rd. Ste. 143
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 743-7880
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 743-7880
Grades: K-12
| 521 students
Rank: #77.
San Pasqual High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 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: #88.
Escondido High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
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: #99.
Orange Glen High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
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: #1010.
Valley High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
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
Escondido, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Center City High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
240 South Maple St.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 480-3174
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 480-3174
Grades: 9-12
| 142 students
Coastal Academy (Closed 2018)
Charter School
4096 Calle Platino
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 631-4020
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 631-4020
Grades: K-8
| 1,699 students
Community Montessori Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1441 Montiel Rd. Ste. 143
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 743-7880
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 743-7880
Grades: K-8
| 676 students
Dehesa Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1441 Montiel Rd. Ste. 143
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 743-7880
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 743-7880
Grades: K-12
| 464 students
Epiphany Prep Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
6785 Imperial Ave.
Escondido, CA 92025
(619) 677-2180
Escondido, CA 92025
(619) 677-2180
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Epiphany Prep Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
725 N. Escondido Blvd.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 280-0028
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 280-0028
Grades: K-8
| 706 students
Escondido Community Day (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
2065 E. Valley Pkwy.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 291-3262
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 291-3262
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2255 E. Valley Pkwy.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 737-3154
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 737-3154
Grades: 6-8
| 290 students
1029 N. Broadway
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 432-2480
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 432-2480
Grades: 3-5
| 667 students
Nicolaysen Community Day (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
420 N. Falconer Rd.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2474
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2474
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Escondido, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Escondido, CA include Classical High School, Escondido Charter High School and Coastal Charter.
How many public high schools are located in Escondido, CA?
10 public high schools are located in Escondido, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Escondido, CA?
Escondido, CA public high schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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