El Camino High School serves 2,792 students in grades 9-12.
El Camino High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,792 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
El Camino High School's student population of 2,792 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 109 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,792 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
109 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
El Camino High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of El Camino High School is 0.62, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1522 out of 3649 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
34%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
49%

Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
8%
12%

Hispanic
58%
56%

Black
4%
5%

White
20%
21%

Hawaiian
3%
n/a

Two or more races
7%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
94%
84%

Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Camino High School's ranking?
El Camino High School is ranked #1522 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of El Camino High School?
The graduation rate of El Camino High School is 94%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend El Camino High School?
2,792 students attend El Camino High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of El Camino High School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of El Camino High School?
El Camino High School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does El Camino High School offer ?
El Camino High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is El Camino High School part of?
El Camino High School is part of Oceanside Unified School District.
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