Orange Glen High School is one of the five public high schools in the Escondido Union School District in Escondido, California. It was established in 1962. The school earned the California Distinguished School Award in 2007. In the 2005-06 school year Orange Glen High School served 2,370 students from grades 9 to 12.
Serving 1,871 students in grades 9-12, Orange Glen High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,871 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Orange Glen High School's student population of 1,871 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 97 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,871 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
97 teachers
Year Founded
1962
Colors
White, Blue, Red
School Calendar
School Rankings
Orange Glen High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orange Glen High School is 0.21, 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
#8361 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
89%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
5%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Patriot
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orange Glen High School's ranking?
Orange Glen High School is ranked #8361 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Orange Glen High School often compared to?
Orange Glen High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like San Pasqual High School, Escondido High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Orange Glen High School?
The graduation rate of Orange Glen High School is 86%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Orange Glen High School?
1,871 students attend Orange Glen High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Orange Glen High School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 3% 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 Orange Glen High School?
Orange Glen High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Orange Glen High School offer ?
Orange Glen High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Orange Glen High School part of?
Orange Glen High School is part of Escondido Union High School District.
In what neighborhood is Orange Glen High School located?
Orange Glen High School is located in the Midway neighborhood of Escondido, CA. There are 7 other public schools located in Midway.
School Reviews
Review Orange Glen High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
Texas Schools: The Voucher/School Choice Debate
The issue of school choice and a voucher system is currently being revisited in Houston and across the state of Texas, with strong opinions on both sides of the debate.
Fuel Up to Play 60 Focuses on Integrating Fitness and Wellness into the School Day
What if NFL players came to your school? With the Fuel Up to Play 60 program, sponsored by the National Dairy Council and the NFL, nutrition and exercise are promoted during the school day. NFL players participate in the program by coming to schools and talking to students about fitness. Learn more about the program and some of the schools that are implementing it.
What Parents Need to Know About Lunch Shaming
Students all over the nation go hungry every day not because their schools don’t offer lunch, but because they refuse them to children with outstanding debts. Read on to learn about the horror that is lunch shaming and what can be done about it.
