School Profile · Escondido
Escondido Charter High: Most kids here clear the bar, year after year. The question is what happens after that.
Escondido Charter posts 62% meeting the standard; 31.4% push past it. Steady is worth something — and the gap between those two numbers is the thing to ask about.
1868 East Valley Parkway, 92027 (opens in new tab)·Escondido Union High·Escondido·Grades 9-12·932 students·35% low-income·Charter·2024–25 CAASPP·(760) 737-3154·Website
Charter school — publicly funded, independently operated, open enrollment via lottery. Learn more
Scope Score
66
💪 Strong All-Around · Solid
ranked #183 statewide · #2 of 8 in Escondido Union High
Escondido Charter High scores 66 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 “62% proficient” and call it done. Escondido Charter deserves a closer read. The school sits in Escondido, where one in three students qualify for free or reduced lunch — and reading the numbers without that context misreads the school.
The headline number: 64.4% of low-income students met the ELA standard — versus 38.2% for the same group statewide.
As a charter, Escondido Charter enrolls by application, not address — the score reads the same, the enrollment path doesn't.
64.4%
Low-income · ELA · met standard
Escondido Charter's most underrated number
64.4% 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.
Escondido Charter low-income: 64.4%State low-income: 38.2%
The 4 things our score weighs
Exceeded standard
31.4%
State 15.8%
15.6pp above state avg
Met or exceeded
61.9%
State 35.7%
26.2pp above state avg
Chronic absenteeism
6.9%
State 30.2%
23.3pp below state avg
Suspension rate
1.0%
State 3.6%
2.6pp 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 53
Classical Academy High
Escondido Union High · 1.7 mi
Solid
67/100
Escondido High
Escondido Union High · 2.2 mi
Developing
48/100
Orange Glen High
Escondido Union High · 1.1 mi
Developing
44/100
Nearby Elementary Schools
3 within ~3 mi · avg 54
Heritage K-8 Charter
Escondido Union · 0 mi
Solid
61/100
Reidy Creek Elementary
Escondido Union · 3.2 mi
Solid
56/100
Quantum Academy
Escondido Union · 1.2 mi
Developing
44/100
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
Hispanic44.5%
White37.2%
Asian6.3%
Black1.6%
Other10.3%
GenderFemale 48.2%Male 51.8%
Low IncomeFree/reduced lunch eligible 35.2% (29pp below CA avg)
Resources & Access
Enrollment
932
518 below CA avg (~1,450)
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
3 fewer 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 Escondido Charter High in Escondido, 64.4% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 51.2% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Escondido Charter High outperforms its district average for low-income students by 13.2 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (30.1% Math proficient); Hispanic students (66.7% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 9.4 percentage points for low-income students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 73 students tested.
Equity Gaps
Math · Low-Income−19.9pp
30.1% vs 50.0% overall · n=73
3 more gaps by subject
ELA · Low-Income−9.4pp
64.4% vs 73.8% overall · n=73
ELA Exceeded · Low-Income−22.7pp
16.4% vs 39.1% overall · n=73
Math Exceeded · Low-Income−14.2pp
9.6% vs 23.8% overall · n=73
Subgroups with fewer than 15 students are excluded for privacy. Gaps of less than 3 percentage points are not shown.
Subgroup Proficiency
Low-Income73 tested
ELA 64.4%·Math 30.1%· +13.2pp vs district
Hispanic96 tested
ELA 66.7%·Math 35.4%· +17.2pp vs district
White75 tested
ELA 78.7%·Math 61.3%· -1.6pp 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
$93K
$8K above CA median
Median Home Value
$691K
$32K above CA median
Bachelor's+
25%
10pp 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
12.1 years avg experience
60 teachers · 3% first-year · 5% second-year
Teacher Credentials
73% fully credentialed
1.8% on intern/emergency permit
AP Courses Offered
11 AP courses
48 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%
31.4%
↑ vs CA 15.8% · 67th pctile
Met or exceeded · 18%
61.9%
↑ vs CA 35.7% · 69th pctile
Chronic absenteeism · 5%
6.9%
↑ vs CA 30.2% · 69th pctile
Suspension rate · 5%
1.0%
↑ vs CA 3.6% · 62th pctile
02By grade & subgroupCAASPP 2024–25 · % of tested students
| ELA | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 11 | 202 | 39% | 35% | 18% | 8% | 74% | +27 |
| Math | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 11 | 202 | 24% | 26% | 23% | 27% | 50% | +27 |
| Science (CAST) | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5/8/11 | 204 | 18% | 33% | 45% | 4% |
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 | 73 | 64.4% | +13 | +26 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 96 | 66.7% | +17 | +28 |
| White | 75 | 78.7% | −2 | +17 |
03Peer comparison · nearest high schoolssorted by Scope Score
| School | Dist | Scope | EXC | MET+ | Growth | Susp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escondido Charter High ← | — | 66 | 31.4% | 61.9% | — | 1.0% |
| Classical Academy High | 1.7 mi | 67 | 32.1% | 61.4% | — | 0.6% |
| Escondido High | 2.2 mi | 48 | 17.8% | 40.3% | — | 6.1% |
| Orange Glen High | 1.1 mi | 44 | 13.9% | 33.9% | — | 4.7% |
| 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 #269 → #204 → #575 → #122 → #183
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 Escondido Charter High a good high school?
Escondido Charter High has a Scope Score of 66 out of 100, placing it in the 92nd percentile of California high schools and ranked #183 statewide. 31.4% of students exceeded the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment, which is 15.6 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 Escondido Charter High's CAASPP test scores?
On the 2025 CAASPP Smarter Balanced Assessment, 61.9% of students at Escondido Charter High met or exceeded the state standard in ELA and Math combined, and 31.4% exceeded it. The gap between those numbers matters: 30.4% of students are at the proficiency floor, while 31.4% 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. 404 student-subject combinations were assessed.
How does Escondido Charter High rank in California?
Escondido Charter High ranks #183 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 Escondido Charter High?
6.9% of students at Escondido Charter 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 1.0%, 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 Escondido Charter High compare to other schools in Escondido?
Escondido Charter High scores 66/100 (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 932 students. Use the schools in Escondido page or the map view to compare all high schools nearby.
How does Escondido Charter High serve low-income and underrepresented students?
At Escondido Charter High in Escondido, 64.4% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 51.2% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Escondido Charter High outperforms its district average for low-income students by 13.2 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (30.1% Math proficient); Hispanic students (66.7% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 9.4 percentage points for low-income students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 73 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.