Located in downtown Escondido, Classical Academy High School is one of San Diego’s top public charter schools, offering students tailored learning and an impressive range of advanced placement and elective courses. Recognized as a distinguished Gold Ribbon school, CAHS enjoys a pristine reputation in the area. Part of the Classical Academies, an organization of award-winning, tuition-free charter schools in San Diego, CAHS is committed to preparing students for college and creating global, lifelong learners.
CAHS prides itself on offering a flexible, personalized educational environment. Upon enrollment, each student is invited to design a personalized learning plan that blends independent study with traditional classroom learning. This hybrid approach accommodates diverse learning styles and encourages students to pursue their passions. At CAHS, students can choose from various college prep, AP, and elective courses with options ranging from sports medicine and woodshop to graphic design, video production and engineering.
CAHS students can also participate in a wide range of sports, including debate, journalism, robotics and theater, to name a few. Students are also encouraged to give back, with each student required to complete 37.5 community service hours each year. With a passionate and individualized approach, CAHS offers students award-winning education conveniently located in the center of Escondido.
Classical Academy High School
Charter High School
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Grade 9-12
207 E Pennsylvania Ave,
Escondido, CA
School Details
Head of School
Dana Moen
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
1270
Average ACT Score
30
Math Proficiency
51%
Reading Proficiency
74%
Average GPA
3.71
Graduation Rate
96%
Annual Tuition
$0
Niche Grade
A
A
A-
A+
B+
B+
A-
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.71
Reading Proficiency
74%
Math Proficiency
51%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
62
Full Time Teachers
62
Teachers in First or Second Year
3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1270
Math
630
Verbal
640
Average ACT
30
Math
29
English
31
Reading
31
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
25
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
50%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
23.3%
State Average
17.9%
Science
14%
State Average
9.9%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
266:1
Student Diversity
Female
53.5%
Male
46%
White
58%
Hispanic
22.4%
Two or more races
13.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.7%
Black
1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - San Diego
194 Students
San Diego State University
164 Students
University of California - Los Angeles
148 Students
California State University - San Marcos
118 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
116 Students
Palomar College
111 Students
University of California - Irvine
103 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara
93 Students
University of San Diego
86 Students
University of California - Berkeley
82 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
106 Students
Psychology
80 Students
Biology
69 Students
Nursing
50 Students
Computer Science
32 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
31 Students
Mechanical Engineering
29 Students
Political Science and Government
28 Students
Marketing
24 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
23 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
7/28/2025
The teachers and staff at the Classical Academies create a welcoming environment where students feel readily accepted and supported in their academic journey. The safety team creates a safe campus and the academics prepare students to go above and beyond in anything they try to achieve.
12/5/2024
Classical academy has good teachers and nice students. The 4 by 4 schedule with year long math and AP classes offers a lot of flexibility. Having Monday as an asynchronous day is very beneficial as well as it allows students to ease into the week and prevents burn out. There are many opportunities for sports. However there is a limited selection of electives. The campus is relatively small. Another thing to note is that there is a very high percentage of Christians at this school.
7/26/2023
Being a charter school, teachers were so attentive and extremely helpful in my learning process. Being able to tailor school to my needs was the most helpful part of their program. The one drawback was it being a smaller school so less people to meet, but this provides good 1 on 1 attention with teachers and counselors.
GreatSchools Reviews
11/3/2025
Overall an okay school at best. Claims to have christian values, but only really though the lens of one political party. Many times I've seen kids have to endure racial slurs as a joke by "Christian kids." A lot of bigoted types egotistical too. Few room for actual ideas. A hotspot for white dominan...
3/23/2025
Alright, just based off of my experience.
6/6/2022
My child graduated with the class of 2022. I have such mixed feelings about the school. There are excellent teachers and a variety of opportunities at the school - impressive considering it’s not very big. It’s also great that all academic levels and interests are supported. Whether your child wants...
8/14/2021
Great school - if you want to teach your child what not to be in life. Racism, bullying, spreading false information, and more run rampant. From the administration to the students - there is little room at this school for actual intelligence.
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Map
List Price Range
$365K - $1.3M
Homes For Sale
26
Average Home Value
$704,545
Median Lot Size
7,405 Sq Ft
% Renters
69%
Average Household Income
$76,952
% of College Grads
18%
Median Age
34
Average House Size
1,473 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
76.6%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$2,585 - $4,835 per month
- Marlowe Palomar Heights
- 1 - 3 Beds
- 1-3 Baths
- 628+ Sq Ft
- 101 Chamomile Glen
- Escondido, CA
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Parks in this Area
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Washington Park
- Baseball/Softball
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Additional Neighborhoods in this Area
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A casual and tightly packed suburban neighborhood near downtown Escondido
Country Club
Planned community on former country-club fairways anchors the neighborhood
East Grove
A residential Escondido hideaway set on the foothills near Daley Ranch
East Valley
A taste of country living with proximity to all of Escondido's amenities
Felicita
Serene southwest Escondido suburb near recreation and retail
North Broadway
Semirural upscale living between freeways and popular natural destinations
Classical Academy High School is a charter school for students in grades 9-12 located at 207 E Pennsylvania Ave in Escondido, CA. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,300 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 51% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 74% are proficient in reading. Classical Academy High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.71, the graduation rate is 96%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1270 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $704,545. Discover additional schools in the area, like Felicita Elementary, Oak Hill Elementary School, Pioneer Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Escondido has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Classical Academy High School.