For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 11,459 students in Escondido, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Escondido, CA are Classical Academy High School, Coastal Academy Charter and Escondido Charter High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Escondido, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Escondido have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
Escondido, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Classical Academy High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Escondido, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Classical Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
207 East Pennsylvania Ave.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 480-9845
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 480-9845
Gr: 9-12 | 1,336 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Coastal Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4096 Calle Platino
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 631-4020
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 631-4020
Gr: K-12 | 2,015 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Escondido Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1868 East Valley Pkwy.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 737-3154
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 737-3154
Gr: 9-12 | 932 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
San Pasqual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17701 San Pasqual Valley Rd.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 233-6003
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 233-6003
Gr: 9-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #55.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #66.
Dimensions Collaborative
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1441 Montiel Rd. Ste. 143
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 743-7880
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 743-7880
Gr: K-12 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #77.
San Pasqual High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3300 Bear Valley Pkwy.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 291-6000
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 291-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,846 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #88.
Escondido High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1535 North Broadway
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 291-4000
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 291-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,656 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #99.
Motivated Youth Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 La Terraza Blvd. #150
Escondido, CA 92025
(619) 343-2048
Escondido, CA 92025
(619) 343-2048
Gr: K-12 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #1010.
Orange Glen High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Glen Ridge Rd.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 291-5000
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 291-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,788 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1111.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Escondido, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Escondido, CA include Classical Academy High School, Coastal Academy Charter and Escondido Charter High School.
How many public high schools are located in Escondido?
11 public high schools are located in Escondido.
What is the racial composition of students in Escondido?
Escondido public high schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Escondido are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Escondido include: Escondido Charter High School vs. Escondido High School, Escondido High School vs. Escondido Charter High School, Del Lago Academy - Campus Of Applied Science vs. San Pasqual High School
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