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
3.7
Graduation Rate
96%
Niche Grade
A
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Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.7
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
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
50%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
GreatSchools Rating
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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%
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School Rankings
#15
Best Charter HS in California
#113
Best Public HS in California
#152
Best Public HS Teachers in California
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
189 Students
San Diego State University
162 Students
University of California - Los Angeles
144 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
113 Students
Palomar College
109 Students
California State University - San Marcos
106 Students
University of California - Irvine
100 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara
89 Students
University of San Diego
85 Students
University of Southern California
83 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
100 Students
Psychology
74 Students
Biology
59 Students
Nursing
47 Students
Computer Science
29 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
29 Students
Mechanical Engineering
29 Students
English
25 Students
Political Science and Government
23 Students
Communications
23 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
5/31/2024
The best part of my experience has been my AP classes. The worst part of my experience has been taking classes that are so easy that I don't learn anything.
4/18/2024
We have been part of The Classical Academies with two children from kindergarten through high school and we love it. The school is great in so many ways. The best thing is that your child's needs can be taken into account. They partner with parents and you can basically customize your child's curriculum. Overall we are so grateful we have been here and our kids have thrived. The one huge thing the school can improve on is diversity. It has an overwhelming number of Christian students that impact the culture of the school and make it oppressive for non-Christian students and can sometimes feel like a private Christian school rather than a public school.
12/20/2022
The academics are top notch and they have an amazing community as well. Perfect for people who want to go above and beyond in college prep and creating memories that will last a lifetime
GreatSchools Reviews
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.
3/2/2020
Excellent. So happy we found this school
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About Central Escondido
List Price Range
$395K - $1.5M
Homes For Sale
40
Average Home Value
$714,101
Median Lot Size
7,405 Sq Ft
% Renters
69%
Household Income
$76,952
% of College Grads
18%
Median Age
34
Average House Size
1,473 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
76.8%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$2,398 - $3,278 per month
- Prominence Apartments
- 1-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 625+ Sq Ft
- 601 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd
- San Marcos, CA
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- Picnic Area
- Trails
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- Picnic Area
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- Pool
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El Norte Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Westside Park
- Basketball
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Julie Dawn Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Washington Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
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