Very Good
#2903 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 30% in state
Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science
High School · Escondido Union High · Escondido, CA
An Escondido Union High high school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1740 Scenic Trail Way, Escondido, CA 92029
- Math 29% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 70% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 49% in 2024, across a 12-year record (2013–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2013-2024) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2013-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
69%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Diego map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Transit 23Minimal Transit
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,936/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Escondido), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$120,038
Median home value
$911,600
Median rent
$2,232/mo
College educated
46.6%
Homeownership
73.3%
Poverty rate
5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92029; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Escondido Union High
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $19,278NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science is listed in Escondido Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science
Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science is a public high school in Escondido, CA, part of Escondido Union High, serving approximately 757 students in grades 9th-12th with a 25.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,903 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science
What grades does Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science serve?
Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science?
Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science has an enrollment of approximately 757 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science?
The student-teacher ratio at Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science is 25.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science rank in CA?
Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science ranks #2,903 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science's MySchoolScout rating?
Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Is Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science a charter school?
No, Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science a Title I school?
No, Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science?
69.0% of students at Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 757
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.5%
- Phone
- (760) 291-2500
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 92029)
- 20,296
- Area average commute
- 29.6 min
- Area median age
- 43.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92029; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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