Escondido High School

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Escondido High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1535 N Broadway,  Escondido, CA
Escondido Union High School District
3.7
4.0
1,656 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Richard Watkins
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1090
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
20%
Reading Proficiency
61%
Average GPA
3.46
Graduation Rate
85%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B+
Teachers
B
College Prep
B-
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.46
Reading Proficiency
61%
Math Proficiency
20%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
90
Full Time Teachers
90
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1090
Math
540
Verbal
550
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
22
Reading
23
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
16
AP Pass Rate
65.1%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
7.3%
State Average
19.4%
Science
1.3%
State Average
11.2%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
351:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.2%
Female
45.8%
Hispanic
80.6%
White
11.6%
Asian
3%
Filipino
1.8%
Black
1.6%
Native American
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
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.
California State University San Marcos 381 Students
University of California - San Diego 310 Students
San Diego State University 302 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 221 Students
Palomar College 215 Students
University of California - Irvine 202 Students
University of California - Berkeley 155 Students
University of San Diego 153 Students
University of California - Davis 132 Students
Cal Poly 122 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 85 Students
Nursing 80 Students
Psychology 79 Students
Biology 71 Students
Computer Science 66 Students
Criminology 54 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 48 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 36 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 32 Students
Political Science and Government 31 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 394 Reviews
5.0 Senior
4/30/2026
The teachers at my school are amazing. Their passion for their subject is extremely infectious and it encourages me to pursue my passions. I am incredibly grateful to have had such amazing teachers throughout my time at EHS because I was able to learn a lot from them. My least favorite part of attending EHS is definitely the excessive amount of trash around campus. It's upsetting to see people trash the campus simply because they are lazy and cannot afford to stand up and throw it in the garbage can.
5.0 Alum
6/23/2025
As a senior at Escondido high school my experience was an amazing 4 years the teachers and staff made sure to look out for the students and would teach us how to reach new levels and explore different areas in our education and community
5.0 Alum
6/28/2024
Escondido High School helped pave their way in showing that college is a possibility for us. They offer services and help for those who may be unaware of college deadlines such as applications and FASFA and go as far as taking you out of class to make sure your applications are being submitted. EHS was and is a great school as long as you return the energy they are supporting you with.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 6 Reviews
1.0 parent
9/8/2025
This school assigns homework to students, expecting them to do it over the weekend. TOO MUCH HOMEWORK! Give these kids a BREAK! My kid will NOT do the homework. Shame on these teachers.
5.0 other
11/6/2023
Escondido High is a beacon of educational dedication, a place where teachers are not merely educators but passionate advocates for their students' success. My relationship with the faculty has allowed me to witness firsthand the incredible dedication and profound commitment they bring to their class...
5.0 parent
8/28/2013
First week and a half has been wonderful. The counselor spent a lot of time with us and got my son the exact classes he wanted. There are a lot of gang members there so he transferred to honors classes and that solved that problem. They say a lot fewer drugs here than at San Pasqual where he attende...
5.0 parent
4/11/2008

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Escondido High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Escondido, CA and is served by the Escondido Union High School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,656 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 20% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 61% are proficient in reading. Escondido High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.46, the graduation rate is 85%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1090 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $851,606. Discover additional schools in the area, like Valley High School, North Coastal Consortium Schools, Calvin Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Escondido has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Escondido High School.

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