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Escondido High

Escondido Union High · San Diego County · 1535 North Broadway, Escondido, CA 92026-2015

(760) 291-4000 · www.ehscougars.com

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5/10
#648
Rank 648 out of 1,227
Top 53%
English Language Arts6/10 · #505 · 59th percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #718 · 42nd percentile
Science4/10 · #836 · 35th percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Escondido High sits in the heart of Escondido, a city with a strong sense of identity tucked into the inland valleys northeast of San Diego. The school lands solidly in the middle of the pack statewide, with English scores being its relative strength, and it serves a diverse student body that reflects the community around it. Families rooted in Escondido who value a neighborhood school with a genuine local connection — rather than the pressure-cooker environment of some coastal San Diego districts — will find it a comfortable fit.

Student Demographics

348 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
283 (81%)
White
38 (11%)
Filipino
9 (3%)
Asian
7 (2%)
African American
6 (2%)
Other
5 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners116 (33%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged305 (88%)
Students with Disabilities49 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,656
Enrollment
90
Teachers (FTE)
18.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
5
Administrators (FTE)
23.6
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

85.1%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.

16
AP Courses
offered
27.1%
AP Participation
of students
515
AP Enrollment
students

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

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 · #1182 · 47th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found