Escondido Charter High vs Orange Glen High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Escondido Charter High
Escondido · Charter high · Grades 9–12
932 students
Orange Glen High
Escondido · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,788 students
| Measure | Escondido Charter High Escondido, California | Orange Glen High Escondido, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #182 of 1,343 | #971 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #4772 of 16,910 | #14288 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 932 | 1,788 |
| Enrollment | 932 | 1,788 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.2% | 89% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 16% |
| city | Escondido | Escondido |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Escondido Charter High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.0 vs 25.5).
- •Escondido Charter High does better on math proficiency (47% vs 16%).
- •Escondido Charter High does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 53%).
- •Escondido Charter High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.2% vs 89%).
- •Escondido Charter High does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 19.2).
- •Orange Glen High is the larger school with 1,788 students compared with 932.
- •Escondido Charter High is a charter school while Orange Glen High is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Escondido Charter High better than Orange Glen High?
On the Success Index (US), Escondido Charter High ranks higher (64.0 vs 25.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Escondido Charter High and Orange Glen High?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Escondido and Escondido in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Escondido Charter High: 932. Orange Glen High: 1,788. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Escondido Charter High and Orange Glen High rank in California?
Escondido Charter High is 182nd of 1,343 and Orange Glen High is 971st of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).