Summary:
The Escondido Union High district serves grades 9-12 through five high schools in the Escondido, California area, showing a wide range of performance from standout success to significant challenges.
Among the schools, Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science is the clear top performer, ranking in the 85th percentile statewide with a 97.8% graduation rate and the strongest test scores, particularly in science. The traditional comprehensive high schools—San Pasqual High, Orange Glen High, and Escondido High—show more mixed results, with San Pasqual generally performing better than the others, especially in graduation rates, though all struggle with math and science proficiency compared to the state average.
The district faces notable issues with chronic absenteeism, which is strongly linked to school performance, and a district-wide need to improve math and science outcomes. Valley High (Continuation), which serves students at risk of not graduating, has the most severe challenges, including very low test scores and a high dropout rate, despite having the most resources per student. Overall, the district's average ranking hides the significant differences between its schools.
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