Escondido High School

Escondido High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1535 N Broadway,  Escondido, CA
Escondido Union High School District
3.7
4.0
1,771 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Richard Watkins
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1100
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
14%
Reading Proficiency
46%
Average GPA
3.47
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
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.47
Reading Proficiency
46%
Math Proficiency
14%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
98
Full Time Teachers
98
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1100
Math
540
Verbal
560
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
22
Reading
24
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 367 Students
University of California - San Diego 306 Students
San Diego State University 293 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 225 Students
University of California - Irvine 202 Students
Palomar College 202 Students
University of California - Berkeley 157 Students
University of San Diego 156 Students
University of California - Davis 132 Students
Cal Poly 118 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 82 Students
Nursing 80 Students
Psychology 77 Students
Biology 68 Students
Computer Science 64 Students
Criminology 52 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 47 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 36 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 32 Students
Political Science and Government 29 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 414 Reviews
5.0 Senior
8/10/2025
Escondido High School has been amazing throughout my 3 years. I have experienced many great and new things while attending Escondido high. The social environment from this place feels welcoming and peaceful teachers showing joy to there students every morning to brighten up there day and the school spirit is always fun especially on football games the school spirit is always there it always a hit showing are school what we are about every time.
4.0 Junior
3/8/2025
Some of the best parts about being an EHS Cougar is feeling involved. There's tons to do and room for creativity. Though like many others the school isn't perfect, rarely there will be drama among students or rumors about staff. But the hardworking staff like the security team are great at keeping things positive. I wouldn't want to go anywhere else for High School and am proud to say I'm an EHS Cougar.
4.0 Senior
12/31/2024
Overall it is a good school that has many resources that can help students with many things. I would say the best part is the clubs they have and the worst is the food they serve which is something I would like to see change.
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 1,771 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 14% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 46% 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 3.47, the graduation rate is 85%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1100 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $848,190. Discover additional schools in the area, like Valley High School, Calvin Christian School, Classical Academy High 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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