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Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science

Escondido Union High · San Diego County · 1740 Scenic Trail Way, Escondido, CA 92029-4211

(760) 291-2500 · www.dellagoacademy.org/

8/10
#273
Rank 273 out of 1,227
Top 22%
English Language Arts9/10 · #209 · 83rd percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #379 · 69th percentile
Science9/10 · #206 · 84th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

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School Overview

Del Lago Academy is a magnet-style campus in Escondido with a clear identity — applied science is baked into everything here, not just tacked on as an elective. Families drawn to hands-on, project-based learning in STEM will find a lot to like, and the school's strong English and science scores suggest students are getting a well-rounded education alongside the technical focus. Escondido sits inland from the coast in a valley setting that feels more small-city than suburban sprawl, with a tight-knit community and easy access to both San Diego and the outdoors — a solid fit for families who want something beyond the traditional high school experience.

Student Demographics

179 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
112 (63%)
White
43 (24%)
Asian
8 (4%)
African American
7 (4%)
Filipino
6 (3%)
Other
3 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners31 (17%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged126 (70%)
Students with Disabilities11 (6%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

765
Enrollment
28.6
Teachers (FTE)
26.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
29.4
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

97.8%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

3
AP Courses
offered
25%
AP Participation
of students
194
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Athletics

Firebirds · CIF San Diego Section

12
varsity sports
6 boys
6 girls
Basketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Lacrosse (Boys)Lacrosse (Girls)Soccer (Boys)Soccer (Girls)

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs5/10 · #1309 · 41st percentile

77 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found