Escondido Charter High vs Port of Los Angeles High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 132 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
Port of Los Angeles High
San Pedro · Charter high · Grades 9–12
916 students
| Measure | Escondido Charter High Escondido, California | Port of Los Angeles High San Pedro, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #182 of 1,343 | #381 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #4772 of 16,910 | #8193 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 932 | 916 |
| Enrollment | 932 | 916 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.2% | 63.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 40% |
| city | Escondido | San Pedro |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Escondido Charter High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.0 vs 50.8).
- •Escondido Charter High does better on math proficiency (47% vs 40%).
- •Escondido Charter High does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 70%).
- •Escondido Charter High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.2% vs 63.6%).
- •Port of Los Angeles High does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 17.6).
- •Escondido Charter High is the larger school with 932 students compared with 916.
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 Port of Los Angeles High?
On the Success Index (US), Escondido Charter High ranks higher (64.0 vs 50.8 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 Port of Los Angeles High?
About 132 km in a straight line, between Escondido and San Pedro in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Escondido Charter High: 932. Port of Los Angeles High: 916. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Escondido Charter High and Port of Los Angeles High rank in California?
Escondido Charter High is 182nd of 1,343 and Port of Los Angeles High is 381st of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).