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Escondido Union High: Escondido Union High high schools lead at 51.5. A 47.7-point spread across all schools shows this is a district of contrasts.

Near Average2024–25 data8 schools · avg 48.1/100

Escondido Union High has 8 ranked schools across elementary and high levels with an average Scope Score of 48.1/100 — 3.2 points above the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Classical Academy High at 67/100, where 32.1% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $15,874 per student (above the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 22.4%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
48.1
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
47.7
19.1 – 66.8
Avg Exceeded %
17.9%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
22.4%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
8
With Scope Scores
Charter Schools
3
of 8 ranked
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryNeeds Support
24.1/100
14.2%22.3%
HighSolid
51.5/100
719.9%22.5%

Escondido Union High's high schools average 51.5/100 — 7.8 points above the state average.

K–12 pipeline

The typical school path in Escondido Union High, top-scoring shown first.

Elementary
24.1
avg score · 1 school
Altus Schools North County
Needs Support
24/100
High
51.5
avg score · 7 schools

District Analysis

Escondido Union High has 8 ranked schools with an average Scope Score of 48.1/100 — 3.2 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

Strongest level: Escondido Union High's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 51.5.

Score range of 47.7 points — showing significant variation between schools.

District chronic absenteeism averages 22.4%, 4.5pp above the state average of 17.9%.

District suspension rate averages 3.9%, above the state average of 1.6%.

Classical Academy High leads the district at 67 with 32.1% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Escondido Union High

3 Strong All-Around5 Building Momentum

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

Student demographics

Hispanic
67.4%
White
22.3%
Asian
3.0%
Black
1.7%
Other
5.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
68%
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
3.03
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

For the data nerds

Every school in Escondido Union High

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Elementary Schools (1)

Escondido Union High has 1 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 24.1 — 20.7 points below the state average of 44.8.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Altus Schools North County with a Scope Score of 24 and 4.2% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Altus Schools North County
Escondido Union High Building Momentum
4.2%Needs Support
24/100

High Schools (7)

Escondido Union High has 7 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 51.5 — 7.8 points above the state average of 43.7.

The highest-scoring high school is Classical Academy High with a Scope Score of 67 and 32.1% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Classical Academy High
Escondido Union High Strong All-Around
32.1%Solid
67/100
2Escondido Charter High
Escondido Union High Strong All-Around
31.4%Solid
66/100
3Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science
Escondido Union High Strong All-Around
24.6%Solid
61/100
4San Pasqual High
Escondido Union High Building Momentum
18.9%Solid
55/100
5Escondido High
Escondido Union High Building Momentum
17.8%Developing
48/100
6Orange Glen High
Escondido Union High Building Momentum
13.9%Developing
44/100
7Valley High (Continuation)
Escondido Union High Building Momentum
0.8%Needs Support
19/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 8 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

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

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how resources are distributed across schools within the district. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Is Escondido Union High a good school district?
Escondido Union High has 8 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 48.1/100, which is 3.2 points above the state average. 17.9% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across seven 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 Classical Academy High with a Scope Score of 67/100 and 32.1% 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 seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline proficiency. Full methodology and weights.