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#5311 of 9,539 schools in CA
EL Camino High
High School · Oceanside Unified · Oceanside, CA
An Oceanside Unified high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
400 Rancho del Oro Dr., Oceanside, CA 92057
- Math 27% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 48% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 94.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at EL Camino High score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 22 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 37% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
69.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where EL Camino High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,144/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oceanside), 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
$106,421
Median home value
$691,900
Median rent
$2,457/mo
College educated
32.2%
Homeownership
68.7%
Poverty rate
7.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92057; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific View CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 666 | Compare → |
| Coastal Academy CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.3 | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 1,876 | Compare → |
| Teri- the Learning AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 1.9 mi | 43 | Compare → |
| Teri, Inc. the Country SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 6–12 | 1.9 mi | 18 | Compare → |
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.
Oceanside Unified
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #8 of 23
- District spending per student
- $18,136NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
EL Camino High is listed in Oceanside Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About EL Camino High
EL Camino High is a public high school in Oceanside, CA, part of Oceanside Unified, serving approximately 2,526 students in grades 9th-12th with a 23.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #5,311 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about EL Camino High
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about EL Camino High
What grades does EL Camino High serve?
EL Camino High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend EL Camino High?
EL Camino High has an enrollment of approximately 2,526 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at EL Camino High?
The student-teacher ratio at EL Camino High is 23.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does EL Camino High rank in CA?
EL Camino High ranks #5,311 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is EL Camino High's MySchoolScout rating?
EL Camino High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 EL Camino High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, EL Camino High has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is EL Camino High a charter school?
No, EL Camino High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is EL Camino High a Title I school?
No, EL Camino High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for EL Camino High?
69.4% of students at EL Camino High 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
- 2,526
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 106
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.6%
- Phone
- (760) 901-8000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 94.0%
- Area population (ZIP 92057)
- 57,994
- Area average commute
- 32.2 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
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 92057; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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