Escondido Charter High School

About Escondido Charter High School

Escondido Charter High School is a public charter school located in Escondido, California. It is part of the Escondido Union High School District and is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. The school opened in 2003 and serves students in grades 9-12.
Escondido Charter High School offers a rigorous college preparatory curriculum and a wide range of extra-curricular activities. The school has a strong academic program, with a focus on preparing students for success in college and beyond. The school offers a variety of Advanced Placement courses and honors classes, as well as a variety of elective courses.
The school also offers a range of athletic programs, including football, basketball, volleyball, track and field, swimming, wrestling, and golf. The school also offers a range of clubs and organizations, such as the National Honor Society, the Interact Club, and the Student Council.
Escondido Charter High School has a strong commitment to creating a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. The school has a zero-tolerance policy for bullying and harassment and works to ensure that all students feel safe and respected. The school also provides a range of support services to students, including counseling and tutoring.
Escondido Charter High School is dedicated to providing a high-quality education to all students. The school strives to foster a supportive learning environment and to prepare students for success in college and beyond.

Address:	1868 E. Valley Pkwy. Escondido, CA 92027
Phone:	(760) 737-3154
Site:	echs.amhcs.org
Grades:	9 – 12
Enrollment:	929 students

Overview Escondido Charter High School

Escondido Charter High School serves 929 students in grades 9-12.
Escondido Charter High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Escondido Charter High School

Escondido Charter High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Escondido Charter High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.