Escondido High School

About Escondido High School

Escondido High School is a public high school located in Escondido, California. Established in 1887, Escondido High School is one of the oldest high schools in San Diego County. The school has a diverse student population, with students from all walks of life.
Escondido High School offers a wide range of classes, from core academic classes to electives. The school also has a number of extracurricular activities and clubs, including sports teams, music and theater programs, and community service organizations.
At Escondido High School, students are encouraged to participate in activities and clubs that will help them develop their skills and interests. The school also offers a variety of college preparatory classes, such as Advanced Placement classes, to help students prepare for college.
Escondido High School is committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. The school has a variety of support programs, including a counseling center, a health center, and a student resource center. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, such as an after-school program, to help keep students engaged.
Escondido High School is dedicated to providing a quality education for all of its students. With its diverse student population, a wide range of classes, and a variety of extracurricular activities, Escondido High School is a great place for students to learn and grow.

Address:	1535 N. Brd.way Escondido, CA 92026
Phone:	(760) 291-4000
Site:	ehscougars.com
Grades:	9 – 12
Enrollment:	2,111 students

Overview Escondido High School

Escondido High School serves 2,111 students in grades 9-12.
Escondido High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Escondido High School

Escondido High School is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 High School is 0.35, 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.