Escondido Charter High School serves 929 students in grades 9-12.
Escondido Charter High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (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 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 929 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Escondido Charter High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Escondido Charter High School's student population of 929 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
929 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Escondido Charter High School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Escondido Charter 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
#781 out of 3649 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
49%

Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
22:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
12%

Hispanic
51%
56%

Black
2%
5%

White
35%
22%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
≥95%
85%

Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Escondido Charter High School's ranking?
Escondido Charter High School is ranked #781 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Escondido Charter High School often compared to?
Escondido Charter High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Escondido High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Escondido Charter High School?
The graduation rate of Escondido Charter High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 85%.
How many students attend Escondido Charter High School?
929 students attend Escondido Charter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Escondido Charter High School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Escondido Charter High School?
Escondido Charter High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Escondido Charter High School offer ?
Escondido Charter High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Escondido Charter High School part of?
Escondido Charter High School is part of Escondido Charter High School District.
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