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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 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 6,531 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.
51爆料s in Escondido Union High School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the California public school average of 33%), 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
10,417 Schools
# Students
6,531 Students
5,836,351 Students
# Teachers
334 Teachers
268,443 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
Escondido Union High School District, which is ranked #1285 of all 1,930 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1301 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
29%
Graduation Rate
86%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.63
# American Indian Students
21 Students
25,834 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
294 Students
706,211 Students
% Asian Students
4%
12%
# Hispanic Students
5,142 Students
3,270,518 Students
% Hispanic Students
79%
56%
# Black Students
102 Students
286,712 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
861 Students
1,179,835 Students
% White Students
13%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
23,773 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
99 Students
334,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
-
523,125
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
397,228
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
415,060
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
417,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
426,889
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
431,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
433,928
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
440,614
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
442,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,493
466,920
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,551
477,112
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,685
470,060
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,802
494,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,061 is higher than the state median of $19,942. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,330 is higher than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$151 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$126 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,061
$19,942
Spending / Student
$19,330
$18,366
Best Escondido Union High School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 757 students
Rank: #22.
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
| 1,853 students
Rank: #33.
Escondido High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1535 North Broadway
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 291-4000
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 291-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,771 students
Rank: #44.
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
| 1,871 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 279 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Escondido Union High School District?
Escondido Union High School District manages 5 public schools serving 6,531 students.
What is the rank of Escondido Union High School District?
Escondido Union High School District is ranked #1285 out of 1,930 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% 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 $19,330 is higher than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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