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7.1 avg / 10

Escondido Union High School District

School District · Escondido, California

Students: 6,544
Teachers (FTE): 334

Avg Rating

7.1

out of 10

Schools

5

5 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$19,278

Student-Teacher Ratio

19.6:1

How this district compares

California rank

#129 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.8

above California avg

Per-pupil spending

$19,278

+$1,631 vs California median

District size

6,544 students

Much larger than California median

About Escondido Union High

Escondido Union High is a Escondido, California school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 6,544 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19.6:1. The district invests $19,278 per student annually.

With an average rating of 7.1/10, Escondido Union High is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is San Pasqual High, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.

In standardized testing, Escondido Union High students show an average math proficiency of 18.4% and ELA proficiency of 50.6%.

The district includes 5 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Escondido Union High, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 18.4%
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ELA Proficiency 50.6%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Escondido Union High with test data.

District Details

City
Escondido
Total Enrollment
6,544
Teachers (FTE)
334
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Escondido Union High?

Escondido Union High has 5 schools in total — 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Escondido Union High?

The average composite rating for Escondido Union High is 7.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Escondido Union High?

Escondido Union High spends $19,278 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Escondido Union High?

The average student-teacher ratio in Escondido Union High is 19.6:1.

What is the top-rated school in Escondido Union High?

San Pasqual High is the highest-rated school in Escondido Union High with a composite score of 8.7/10.

What are the test scores in Escondido Union High?

Across schools in Escondido Union High with test data, the average math proficiency is 18.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Escondido Union High compare to other districts in California?

Escondido Union High has an average school rating of 7.1/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
7.1/10
Math Proficiency
18.4%
ELA Proficiency
50.6%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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