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
A
A-
A+
B+
B+
A-
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.7
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Reading Proficiency
74%
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Math Proficiency
51%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
62
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Full Time Teachers
62
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Teachers in First or Second Year
3%
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1270
Math
630
Verbal
640
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Average ACT
30
Math
29
English
31
Reading
31
Science
28
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Number of AP Courses
25
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AP Math Enrollment
Very High
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AP Science Enrollment
Low
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Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
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Four-Year Matriculation Rate
50%
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
Low
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Boys Athletic Participation
Low
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GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Math
22.5%
State Average
19.4%
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Science
17.2%
State Average
11.2%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
266:1
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Student Diversity
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Female
51.2%
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Male
48.1%
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White
64.2%
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Hispanic
17.4%
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Two or more races
10.8%
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Asian
3.8%
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Black
1.4%
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Filipino
1.2%
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Pacific Islander
<1%
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Native American
<1%
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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
206 Students
San Diego State University
171 Students
University of California - Los Angeles
154 Students
California State University - San Marcos
124 Students
Cal Poly
122 Students
Palomar College
119 Students
University of California - Irvine
106 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara
99 Students
University of San Diego
85 Students
University of California - Berkeley
84 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
113 Students
Psychology
82 Students
Biology
74 Students
Nursing
51 Students
Computer Science
31 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
31 Students
Mechanical Engineering
31 Students
Political Science and Government
27 Students
Marketing
24 Students
Drama and Theatre Production
24 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
1/28/2026
This is such an amazing school. All 3 of my kids attended this school and were involved in athletics and clubs. The teachers are fantastic and the culture on campus is so positive. Parent partnership is so important to the organization. All of my kids earned (or are on the process) college degrees after graduating and benefited greatly from Classical Academy
1/18/2026
Strong community feel, parents can be very involvement in education, sports, theater there is something for everyone!
11/1/2025
When I was in my freshman year, this school was an amazing, welcome place where every student felt loved and appreciated. However since a number of admin changes we have moved to a diabolical block schedule and only get to have each class 2 days a week and are hardly allowed on campus so it is really hard to make the meaningful connections and everything with teachers.
GreatSchools Reviews
1/6/2026
As a black family we were wondering what it would be like since there aren’t a lot of us at this school. My son thrived. This school is a tremendous gem.
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...
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Map
List Price Range
$319K - $1.2M
Homes For Sale
50
Average Home Value
$692,961
Median Lot Size
7,405 Sq Ft
% Renters
69%
Average Household Income
$76,952
% of College Grads
18%
Median Age
34
Average House Size
1,474 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
76.2%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
$1,767 - $2,433 per month
- Hendrix Apartments - A 55+ Lifestyle Community
- Studio - 2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 480+ Sq Ft
- 439 W El Norte Pkwy
- Escondido, CA
$2,350 - $3,298 per month
- Prominence Apartments
- 1 - 2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 625+ Sq Ft
- 601 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd
- San Marcos, CA
$2,527 - $4,927 per month
- Marlowe Palomar Heights
- 1 - 3 Beds
- 1-3 Baths
- 628+ Sq Ft
- 101 Chamomile Glen
- Escondido, CA
$2,459 - $12,909 per month
- 222 North City
- Studio - 4 Beds
- 1-4 Baths
- 349+ Sq Ft
- 222 N City Dr
- San Marcos, CA
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- Solana at Grand
- Studio - 2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 440+ Sq Ft
- 1501 E Grand Ave
- Escondido, CA
$2,503 - $3,478 per month
- Alcove
- 1 - 2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 800+ Sq Ft
- 650 N Centre City Pkwy
- Escondido, CA
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- Park Apartments
- 1 - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 750+ Sq Ft
- 740-786 E Mission Ave
- Escondido, CA
$2,420 - $3,400 per month
- Creekside Village Apartments
- 1 - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 650+ Sq Ft
- 2035 S Escondido Blvd
- Escondido, CA
$2,311 - $3,237 per month
- Altair Apartment Homes
- 1 - 2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 664+ Sq Ft
- 1361 W 9th Ave
- Escondido, CA
Additional Schools in the Area
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 12th
- Private
- 9th to 12th
- Public
Parks in this Area
Grove Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Rod McLeod Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Grape Day Park
- Picnic Area
- Pool
- Trails
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
Additional Neighborhoods in this Area
Midway
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 3.7, 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 $692,961. Discover additional schools in the area, like Escondido High School, Escondido Christian School, Orange Glen High School, and more. Learn more about what Escondido has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Classical Academy High School.