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Escondido High

PublicRegularGrades 9–12
Escondido, California · Escondido Union High
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,656
Student:Teacher18.4:1
Free/Reduced Lunch83%
Title INo
Escondido
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
1,656
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
83%+17.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
18.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

Escondido High is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Escondido, California. The school enrolls 1,656 students. It is part of the Escondido Union High district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
83% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictEscondido Union High
County6073
CityEscondido
ZIP92026
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID061291001465

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment1,656
White0.5%
Hispanic / Latino80.2%
Black / African American4.8%
Asian2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native11.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races0.5%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.5%
Hispanic
80.2%
Black
4.8%
Asian
2.1%
Two+
0.5%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %83%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)