Escondido High School is a high school in Escondido, California. It is part of Escondido Union High School District. Escondido High received a California Distinguished School award in 2007.
Serving 1,771 students in grades 9-12, Escondido 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 11% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,771 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Escondido High School's student population of 1,771 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 98 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,771 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
98 teachers
Year Founded
1894
School Calendar
School Motto
Loyal, Strong and True
School Mascot
Cougars
School Rankings
Escondido High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Escondido High School is 0.33, 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
#6563 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
81%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
11%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cougars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Escondido High School's ranking?
Escondido High School is ranked #6563 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Escondido High School often compared to?
Escondido High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Escondido Charter High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Escondido High School?
The graduation rate of Escondido High School is 85%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Escondido High School?
1,771 students attend Escondido High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Escondido High School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 5% 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 Escondido High School?
Escondido High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Escondido High School offer ?
Escondido High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Escondido High School part of?
Escondido High School is part of Escondido Union High School District.
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