Best high schools in Escondido (2025)
Schools classified as high schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 7 schools in Escondido, California. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and California.
- 164Escondido Charter HighEscondido · Charter High47% Math proficiency · 932 students
- 263Classical Academy HighEscondido · Charter High53% Math proficiency · 1,336 students
- 349Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied ScienceEscondido · Public High42% Math proficiency · 765 students
- 433San Pasqual HighEscondido · Public High22% Math proficiency · 1,846 students
- 532Escondido HighEscondido · Public High20% Math proficiency · 1,656 students
- 626Orange Glen HighEscondido · Public High16% Math proficiency · 1,788 students
- 717Altus Schools North CountyEscondido · Charter High10% Math proficiency · 149 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Escondido Charter High Escondido · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 64.0 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 932 |
| 2 | Classical Academy High Escondido · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 62.9 Top 50% | 53% Math proficiency | 1,336 |
| 3 | Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science Escondido · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 49.3 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 765 |
| 4 | San Pasqual High Escondido · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 32.6 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 1,846 |
| 5 | Escondido High Escondido · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 31.5 Lower 50% | 20% Math proficiency | 1,656 |
| 6 | Orange Glen High Escondido · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 25.5 Lower 50% | 16% Math proficiency | 1,788 |
| 7 | Altus Schools North County Escondido · High · Grades 6–12 | Charter | 16.7 Lower 50% | 10% Math proficiency | 149 |
Escondido Charter High in Escondido leads the 2025 list of high schools in Escondido with a Success Index (US) of 64.0. Of the 7 schools shown, 4 are public, 3 are charter.
For the full picture see the wider California high schools rankings, every school on the Escondido page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best high school in Escondido?
Escondido Charter High in Escondido, California ranks first among high schools in Escondido with a Success Index (US) of 64.0 out of 100 (Enrollment: 932).
How are high schools in Escondido ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.