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#3680 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 39% in state
Escalon High
High School · Escalon Unified · Escalon, CA
An Escalon Unified high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1528 East Yosemite Ave., Escalon, CA 95320
- Math 19% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 55% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 96.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Escalon High score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 37% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2010-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Escalon 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 66Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,722/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Escalon), 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
$86,612
Median home value
$490,100
Median rent
$1,624/mo
College educated
19.4%
Homeownership
73.9%
Poverty rate
13.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95320; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escalon Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.4 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 338 | Compare → |
| Vista High (continuation)Enrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 38 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Escalon Unified
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 7
- District spending per student
- $15,162NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Escalon High is listed in Escalon Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Escalon High
Escalon High is a public high school in Escalon, CA, part of Escalon Unified, serving approximately 814 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,680 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Escalon High
What grades does Escalon High serve?
Escalon High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Escalon High?
Escalon High has an enrollment of approximately 814 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Escalon High?
The student-teacher ratio at Escalon High is 22:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Escalon High rank in CA?
Escalon High ranks #3,680 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Escalon High's MySchoolScout rating?
Escalon High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Escalon High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Escalon High has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Is Escalon High a charter school?
No, Escalon High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Escalon High a Title I school?
No, Escalon High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Escalon High?
50.1% of students at Escalon 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
- 814
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- San Joaquin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.3%
- Phone
- (209) 838-7073
- 4-Year Graduation
- 96.0%
- Area population (ZIP 95320)
- 13,511
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 36.2
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 95320; 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, multi-year average, 2010-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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