School Profile · Escondido
Classical Academy High: Most kids here clear the bar, year after year. The question is what happens after that.
Classical Academy posts 61% meeting the standard; 32.1% push past it. Steady is worth something — and the gap between those two numbers is the thing to ask about.
207 East Pennsylvania Avenue, 92025 (opens in new tab)·Escondido Union High·Escondido·Grades 9-12·1,336 students·22% low-income·Charter·2024–25 CAASPP·(760) 480-9845·Website
Charter school — publicly funded, independently operated, open enrollment via lottery. Learn more
Scope Score
67
💪 Strong All-Around · Solid
ranked #167 statewide · #1 of 8 in Escondido Union High
Classical Academy High scores 67 of 100 on SchoolScope's Scope Score — the 92nd percentile of 2,160 California high schools (CDE CAASPP 2025).
Measures test performance, attendance, and climate — not arts, community, or your kid. How we score →
Most rating sites would stop at “61% proficient” and call it done. Classical Academy deserves a closer read. It sits at the 92nd percentile of 2,160 California high schools — but the ranking is the least interesting thing on this page.
The headline number: 4.0% chronic absenteeism — versus 30.2% statewide. Attendance is the quietest strong signal a school can post.
As a charter, Classical Academy enrolls by application, not address — the score reads the same, the enrollment path doesn't.
77.0%
Low-income · ELA · met standard
Classical Academy's most underrated number
77.0% of low-income students met the ELA standard — versus 38.2% for the same group statewide. That's the strongest kind of signal a school can post: it holds across income lines.
Classical Academy low-income: 77.0%State low-income: 38.2%
The 4 things our score weighs
Exceeded standard
32.1%
State 15.8%
16.2pp above state avg
Met or exceeded
61.4%
State 35.7%
25.7pp above state avg
Chronic absenteeism
4.0%
State 30.2%
26.2pp below state avg
Suspension rate
0.6%
State 3.6%
3.1pp below state avg
Worth a school visit
Ask how the school challenges kids who clear the standard early. The gap between meeting and exceeding is where pacing shows.
Where the path goes
The path below follows attendance boundaries — scores shown for each next step.
Estimated K-12 Path
Estimated K-12 path based on district and proximity. Actual attendance zones may differ. Contact your school district for official feeder information.
Your other options
Nearby High Schools
3 within ~3 mi · avg 58
Escondido Charter High
Escondido Union High · 1.7 mi
Solid
66/100
Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science
Escondido Union High · 2.3 mi
Solid
61/100
Escondido High
Escondido Union High · 1.5 mi
Developing
48/100
Nearby Elementary Schools
3 within ~3 mi · avg 59
Heritage K-8 Charter
Escondido Union · 1.7 mi
Solid
61/100
Bernardo Elementary
Escondido Union · 2.8 mi
Solid
59/100
Knob Hill Elementary
San Marcos Unified · 2.5 mi
Solid
58/100
Private alternatives nearby
Private schools within ~10 miles. These schools do not participate in state testing and cannot be scored or ranked.
The community around it
Community Profile
Context — not part of the Scope ScoreStudent demographics
Hispanic17.4%
White64.2%
Asian3.8%
Black1.4%
Other13.1%
GenderFemale 51.2%Male 48.0%Non-binary 0.8%
Low IncomeFree/reduced lunch eligible 22.0% (42pp below CA avg)
Resources & Access
Enrollment
1,336
Near CA avg (~1,450)
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
2 more students per teacher than CA avg
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,874
CA avg: $14,815 · District avg · NCES F-33
Teacher Salary Range
$64,175 – $137,909
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
At Classical Academy High in Escondido, 77.0% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 51.2% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Classical Academy High outperforms its district average for low-income students by 25.8 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (46.8% Math proficient); White students (79.0% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 52.2 percentage points for disabilities students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 61 students tested.
Equity Gaps
ELA · Disabilities−52.2pp
25.0% vs 77.2% overall · n=28
3 more gaps by subject
ELA Exceeded · Disabilities−34.5pp
7.1% vs 41.7% overall · n=28
Math · Disabilities−38.5pp
7.1% vs 45.6% overall · n=28
Math Exceeded · Disabilities−22.5pp
0.0% vs 22.5% overall · n=28
Subgroups with fewer than 15 students are excluded for privacy. Gaps of less than 3 percentage points are not shown.
Subgroup Proficiency
Low-Income62 tested
ELA 77.0%·Math 46.8%· +25.8pp vs district
White229 tested
ELA 79.0%·Math 46.5%· -1.2pp vs district
Two or More Races43 tested
ELA 69.0%·Math 41.9%· +29.0pp vs district
Weighted average across tested grades. Subgroups with fewer than 15 students excluded. Data: CDE CAASPP 2024-25.
Funding Breakdown
Neighborhood Context
Median Income
$81K
$4K below CA median
Median Home Value
$828K
$169K above CA median
Bachelor's+
29%
6pp below CA avg
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024) · ZIP-level
Whole Child
Teacher experience, college/career readiness, and more. Context only — never part of the Scope Score.
Teacher Experience
11.5 years avg experience
60 teachers · 8% second-year
Teacher Credentials
79% fully credentialed
1.7% on intern/emergency permit
AP Courses Offered
38 AP courses
108 students qualified via AP exam
Sources: CDE SARC · CDE College/Career Indicator, 2024-25
Community Profile provides context about who attends this school and the resources available. These factors are never part of the Scope Score. Learn why →
For the data nerdsEvery number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
For the data nerds
Every number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
01Score factorsWeighted composite · 2024–25
Exceeded standard · 22%
32.1%
↑ vs CA 15.8% · 67th pctile
Met or exceeded · 18%
61.4%
↑ vs CA 35.7% · 68th pctile
Chronic absenteeism · 5%
4.0%
↑ vs CA 30.2% · 71th pctile
Suspension rate · 5%
0.6%
↑ vs CA 3.6% · 64th pctile
02By grade & subgroupCAASPP 2024–25 · % of tested students
| ELA | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 11 | 307 | 42% | 36% | 13% | 9% | 77% | +30 |
| Math | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 11 | 307 | 22% | 23% | 24% | 30% | 46% | +22 |
| Science (CAST) | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5/8/11 | 303 | 17% | 34% | 47% | 3% |
CAST is tested in grades 5, 8, and once in high school — not annually. Not part of the Scope Score.
| Subgroup · ELA | Tested | MET+ | vs district | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Socioeconomically Disadvantaged | 61 | 77.0% | +26 | +39 |
| White | 229 | 79.0% | −1 | +17 |
| Two or More Races | 42 | 69.0% | +29 | +8 |
03Peer comparison · nearest high schoolssorted by Scope Score
| School | Dist | Scope | EXC | MET+ | Growth | Susp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical Academy High ← | — | 67 | 32.1% | 61.4% | — | 0.6% |
| Escondido Charter High | 1.7 mi | 66 | 31.4% | 61.9% | — | 1.0% |
| Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science | 2.3 mi | 61 | 24.6% | 53.6% | — | 3.1% |
| Escondido High | 1.5 mi | 48 | 17.8% | 40.3% | — | 6.1% |
| California average | — | 44 | 15.8% | 35.7% | — | 3.6% |
04More measurescontext · not all part of the Scope Score
AP Exam Prepared
Not offered
This school may not offer AP courses
Scope Score history
2019 · 2022 · 2023 · 2024 · 2025 · no testing 2020–21 (COVID) · rank #226 → #125 → #268 → #106 → #167
Source: CA Dept. of Education · CAASPP 2024–25 · n=2,160 high schools · Data updated 2026-07-03methodology · data updates · CSV · report issue
Frequently asked questions
Is Classical Academy High a good high school?
Classical Academy High has a Scope Score of 67 out of 100, placing it in the 92nd percentile of California high schools and ranked #167 statewide. 32.1% of students exceeded the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment, which is 16.2 percentage points above the California average of 15.8%. The Scope Score weights six dimensions for high schools: exceeded standard (43%), met or exceeded (22%), grade 3-to-5 growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC English Learner proficiency (5%), and suspension rate (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What are Classical Academy High's CAASPP test scores?
On the 2025 CAASPP Smarter Balanced Assessment, 61.4% of students at Classical Academy High met or exceeded the state standard in ELA and Math combined, and 32.1% exceeded it. The gap between those numbers matters: 29.3% of students are at the proficiency floor, while 32.1% pushed past it. Most rating sites report only the combined "proficient" number. SchoolScope surfaces the exceeded-vs-met split because it reveals whether a school's curriculum challenges students beyond minimum proficiency or paces toward it. 614 student-subject combinations were assessed.
How does Classical Academy High rank in California?
Classical Academy High ranks #167 among California high schools by Scope Score, placing it in the 92nd percentile. This ranking is based on a weighted composite of 2025 CAASPP test performance (exceeded and met rates), chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score shows what drives the ranking so parents can decide what matters most to their family. See full methodology.
What is the attendance and school culture like at Classical Academy High?
4.0% of students at Classical Academy High are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of school days), which is better than the California average of 30.2%. The suspension rate is 0.6%, indicating a low-discipline-incident environment. SchoolScope includes these culture metrics in the Scope Score because they reflect day-to-day school experience in ways test scores alone cannot.
How does Classical Academy High compare to other schools in Escondido?
Classical Academy High scores 67/100 (92nd percentile) among California high schools. To compare with nearby schools, SchoolScope shows the same metrics side by side: exceeded rate, proficiency, growth trajectory, and school culture indicators. The school serves 1,336 students. Use the schools in Escondido page or the map view to compare all high schools nearby.
How does Classical Academy High serve low-income and underrepresented students?
At Classical Academy High in Escondido, 77.0% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 51.2% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Classical Academy High outperforms its district average for low-income students by 25.8 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (46.8% Math proficient); White students (79.0% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 52.2 percentage points for disabilities students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 61 students tested. SchoolScope shows disaggregated test scores by demographic subgroup so you can see how a school performs for your child's specific group — not just the school-wide average. Subgroup data is context, not part of the Scope Score: we don't penalize schools for who they serve. See our equity approach.