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Escondido Union High

Above Average2024–25 data5 schools · avg 51.2/100

Escondido Union High has 5 ranked schools across high levels with an average Scope Score of 51.2/100 — 7.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science at 71/100, where 24.6% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $15,874 per student (above the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 29.4%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
51.2
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
48.9
21.7 – 70.6
Avg Exceeded %
15.2%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
29.4%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores

District Analysis

Consistency: Score range of 48.9 points — showing significant variation between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 29.4%, 11.3pp below the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 5.6%, below the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science leads the district at 71 with 24.6% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Escondido Union High

1 Strong All-Around4 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Student demographics

Hispanic
79.6%
White
12.5%
Asian
2.6%
Black
1.5%
Other
3.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
80%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Escondido Union High spends $15,874 per student in current expenditures — $1,059 above the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$15,874
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
7,118
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 56.5%
$10,146 → $15,874
Spending Efficiency
3.23
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 54%Support 42%Other 4%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020

Teacher compensation

Salary Range
$64,175–$137,909
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
367
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

High Schools (5)

Escondido Union High has 5 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 51.2 — 3.8 points above the state average of 47.5. 1 of 5 high schools score above 70.

The highest-scoring high school is Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science with a Scope Score of 71 and 24.6% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science
Escondido Union High Strong All-Around
24.6%Strong
71/100
2San Pasqual High
Escondido Union High Building Momentum
18.9%Solid
61/100
3Escondido High
Escondido Union High Building Momentum
17.8%Solid
53/100
4Orange Glen High
Escondido Union High Building Momentum
13.9%Developing
50/100
5Valley High (Continuation)
Escondido Union High Building Momentum
0.8%Needs Support
22/100

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Escondido Union High

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How resources are distributed across schools within the district

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Is Escondido Union High a good school district?
Escondido Union High has 5 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 51.2/100, which is 7.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. 15.2% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across six dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in Escondido Union High?
The highest-scoring school in Escondido Union High is Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science with a Scope Score of 71/100 and 24.6% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Escondido Union High spend per student?
Escondido Union High spends $15,874 per student in current expenditures. The state average is $14,815. Spending data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data Fiscal Survey (F-33). Higher spending does not automatically mean better outcomes — the Scope Score measures what happens in the classroom regardless of budget.
What is the teacher salary range in Escondido Union High?
Teacher salaries in Escondido Union High range from $64,175–$137,909 based on the district's salary schedule (CDE Form J-90). The California statewide median teacher salary is approximately $98,000.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Full methodology and weights.