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Elsinore High

High School · Lake Elsinore Unified · Wildomar, CA

A Lake Elsinore Unified high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

21800 Canyon Dr., Wildomar, CA 92595

  • Math 16% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 41% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 94.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.0Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.76 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.2Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency16% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-12 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-15.2 pts
Overall Proficiency28% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-5.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile34th
College Readiness6.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate94%
AP Participation18.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.0Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio23.7:1
District spending per student$16,089
Chronic Absenteeism31.5%

Students at Elsinore High score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency16%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency41%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 16 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 28% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2010
Math
55%
ELA
64%
2011
Math
51%
ELA
55%
2012
Math
58%
ELA
60%
2013
Math
55%
ELA
56%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
59%
2015
Math
24%
ELA
56%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
53%
2017
Math
19%
ELA
44%
2018
Math
20%
ELA
43%
2019
Math
20%
ELA
43%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2024
Math
16%
ELA
41%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

71.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Elsinore High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 19Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,128/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wildomar), 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

$98,132

Median home value

$523,500

Median rent

$2,042/mo

College educated

18.4%

Homeownership

76.5%

Poverty rate

11.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92595; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
18.4% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Faith Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition7.0K–120.6 mi73Compare →
Cornerstone Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition7.0K–121.0 mi254Compare →
California Lutheran High SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–121.2 mi84Compare →
California Lutheran High SchoolPrivate · tuition7.69–121.3 mi91Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Lake Elsinore Unified

Schools in district
25
Rank in district
#5 of 24
District spending per student
$16,089NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Elsinore High is listed in Lake Elsinore Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Elsinore High

Elsinore High is a public high school in Wildomar, CA, part of Lake Elsinore Unified, serving approximately 2,065 students in grades 9th-12th with a 23.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #6,516 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Elsinore High

What grades does Elsinore High serve?

Elsinore High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Elsinore High?

Elsinore High has an enrollment of approximately 2,065 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Elsinore High?

The student-teacher ratio at Elsinore High is 23.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Elsinore High rank in CA?

Elsinore High ranks #6,516 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Elsinore High's MySchoolScout rating?

Elsinore High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Elsinore High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Elsinore High has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Elsinore High a charter school?

No, Elsinore High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Elsinore High a Title I school?

No, Elsinore High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elsinore High?

71.5% of students at Elsinore 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
2,065
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
87
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Riverside County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.5%
4-Year Graduation
94.0%
Area population (ZIP 92595)
34,505
Area average commute
38.7 min
Area median age
35.3
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 92595; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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