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Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science

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Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science ranks 320 th of 2162 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

320^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,162 California High Schools

Better than 85% of California high schools

Summary

Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science is a standout public high school serving 765 students in grades 9-12 within the Escondido Union High district, consistently ranking among the top 15-20% of all California high schools.

The school excels in several key areas, achieving a remarkable 97.8% graduation rate and a low 2.2% dropout rate, which are significantly better than both the district and state averages. It particularly shines in English (73% proficient) and Science (54% proficient), far outperforming other traditional high schools in its district like Orange Glen High, San Pasqual High, and Escondido High. Impressively, Del Lago achieves these results while serving a student population where 73% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, demonstrating that high achievement is possible across diverse economic backgrounds.

While Del Lago's math scores are an area for growth, its specialized "applied science" focus and effective support for all students make it a compelling choice. It compares favorably to other high-performing local options such as Del Norte High in the affluent Poway Unified district and Classical Academy High, offering a unique STEM-focused environment that delivers consistent, top-tier results.

765

Students ?

26.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$27,098

Per pupil spending ?

72.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1740 Scenic Trail Way
Escondido, CA 92029-4211

(760) 291-2500

District: Escondido Union High

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

67.1%

White:

18.8%

Asian:

9.9%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 81st percentile in 2015 → 85th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the California average (54% vs 41% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 15% of California high schools

✓98% graduate in 4 years — above the California average (88%)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Large classes — about 27 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school54%

District avg34%

California avg41%

320^th of 2,162

California public high schools ?

Top 15%▲ up 4 pts since 2015

From top 19% (2015) to top 15% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 5High Schools in the Escondido Union High

769^th of 1,543Escondido Union High among California districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	84.5	320 of 2162	85.2%	★★★★☆
2024	81.5	387 of 2159	82.1%	★★★★☆
2023	82.2	373 of 2170	82.8%	★★★★☆
2022	81.9	330 of 2123	84.5%	★★★★☆
2021	78.4	263 of 1290	79.6%	★★★★☆
2019	90.9	161 of 2133	92.5%	★★★★★
2018	85.1	309 of 2017	84.7%	★★★★☆
2017	89.7	201 of 2021	90.1%	★★★★★
2016	87.6	239 of 2039	88.3%	★★★★☆
2015	79.6	369 of 1994	81.5%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2024	65.9	232 of 573	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	89.0	33 of 582	94.3%	★★★★★
2018	67.4	221 of 581	62.0%	★★★☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2022	55.9	327 of 1161	71.8%	★★★★☆
2021	98.0	14 of 555	97.5%	★★★★★
2019	85.5	100 of 1117	91.0%	★★★★★
2018	98.6	28 of 1052	97.3%	★★★★★

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2023	48.5	378 of 1064	64.5%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	80.7	345 of 1906	81.9%	★★★★☆
2024	77.6	398 of 1915	79.2%	★★★★☆
2023	75.0	423 of 1915	77.9%	★★★★☆
2022	77.7	355 of 1858	80.9%	★★★★☆
2021	69.6	295 of 1054	72.0%	★★★★☆
2019	87.0	206 of 1833	88.8%	★★★★☆
2018	75.0	436 of 1760	75.2%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	80.1	301 of 1900	84.2%	★★★★☆
2024	80.5	291 of 1902	84.7%	★★★★☆
2023	86.4	200 of 1917	89.6%	★★★★☆
2022	80.8	254 of 1861	86.4%	★★★★☆
2019	88.2	143 of 1814	92.1%	★★★★★
2018	82.6	271 of 1742	84.4%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	78.5	368 of 2013	81.7%	★★★★☆
2024	81.8	299 of 2026	85.2%	★★★★☆
2023	87.4	209 of 2030	89.7%	★★★★☆
2022	84.2	213 of 1943	89.0%	★★★★☆
2021	72.0	264 of 1126	76.6%	★★★★☆
2019	84.2	219 of 1937	88.7%	★★★★☆
2018	84.4	248 of 1862	86.7%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	84.0	296 of 1942	84.8%	★★★★☆
2024	81.3	353 of 1948	81.9%	★★★★☆
2023	85.5	277 of 1963	85.9%	★★★★☆
2022	81.7	303 of 1916	84.2%	★★★★☆
2021	81.3	210 of 1122	81.3%	★★★★☆
2019	91.4	139 of 1880	92.6%	★★★★★
2018	89.3	191 of 1834	89.6%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	84.6	121 of 1252	90.3%	★★★★★
2024	85.7	107 of 1216	91.2%	★★★★★
2023	85.0	108 of 1197	91.0%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	84.9	129 of 1155	88.8%	★★★★☆
2024	88.6	94 of 1173	92.0%	★★★★★
2023	83.9	169 of 1193	85.8%	★★★★☆
2022	85.8	125 of 1204	89.6%	★★★★☆
2019	95.5	30 of 1222	97.5%	★★★★★
2018	82.4	186 of 1173	84.1%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Special Education (2025)90th percentile+5 vs school

White (2025)89th percentile+4 vs school

Male (2025)85th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2025)84th percentile~ school

Female (2025)82nd percentile-3 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)82nd percentile-3 vs school

Disabled (2022)72nd percentile-13 vs school

English Language Learner (2023)64th percentile-18 vs school

Asian (2024)60th percentile-23 vs school

By subject vs California (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts/Literacy73%+24 vs state

Science54%+21 vs state

Mathematics34%-3 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				CAST Science (2025)					Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2025)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science 10th Grade	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science	Public	9-12	1740 Scenic Trail Way	Escondido	92029	San Diego County	Escondido Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 291-2500	765	29	26.7	72.8%	144 (18.8%)	19 (2.5%)	513 (67.1%)	76 (9.9%)	4 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	6 (0.8%)	84.5	320^th of 2162 public high schools	85.2%		81.5	387^th of 2159 public high schools	82.1%	67				53.7	53.7			73.2	73.2			34.1	34.1	$27,098	$26,250	$848
Classical Academy High	Public, Charter	9-12	207 East Pennsylvania Ave.	Escondido	92025	San Diego County	Classical Academy High District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 480-9845	1,336	59	22.7	22.0%	849 (63.5%)	19 (1.4%)	232 (17.4%)	67 (5.0%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.4%)	153 (11.5%)	88.1	243^rd of 2162 public high schools	88.8%		93.4	147^th of 2159 public high schools	93.2%	96			51.0		50.8			77.2	77.2			45.6	45.6
Altus Schools North County	Public, Charter	6-12	200 East Via Rancho Pkwy.	Escondido	92025	San Diego County	Altus Schools North County District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(858) 678-2050	149	5	30.1	76.5%	23 (15.4%)	3 (2.0%)	111 (74.5%)	2 (1.3%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.0%)	43.8	1173^rd of 2162 public high schools	45.7%		32.8	1428^th of 2159 public high schools	33.9%	255	8.3	10.5			19.6	25.0	8.3	75.0	35.4	8.3	8.3	12.5	10.4	$23,166	$21,414	$1,752
San Pasqual High	Public	9-12	3300 Bear Valley Pkwy.	Escondido	92025	San Diego County	Escondido Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 291-6000	1,846	91	20.3	73.2%	410 (22.2%)	33 (1.8%)	1,288 (69.8%)	75 (4.1%)	4 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	33 (1.8%)	57.4	887^th of 2162 public high schools	59.0%		64	674^th of 2159 public high schools	68.8%	213		24.2		8.0	23.3			65.5	65.5			24.3	24.3	$29,293	$28,010	$1,283
Escondido High	Public	9-12	1535 North Broadway	Escondido	92026	San Diego County	Escondido Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 291-4000	1,656	90	18.3	82.7%	192 (11.6%)	27 (1.6%)	1,334 (80.6%)	79 (4.8%)	10 (0.6%)	3 (0.2%)	11 (0.7%)	52.9	971^st of 2162 public high schools	55.1%		53.2	928^th of 2159 public high schools	57.0%	43		24.9		9.3	23.1			61.0	61.0			19.7	19.7	$33,957	$32,606	$1,351
Escondido Charter High	Public, Charter	9-12	1868 East Valley Pkwy.	Escondido	92027	San Diego County	Escondido Charter High District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 737-3154	932	54	17.3	35.2%	347 (37.2%)	15 (1.6%)	415 (44.5%)	91 (9.8%)	12 (1.3%)	3 (0.3%)	49 (5.3%)	88.7	223^rd of 2162 public high schools	89.7%		92.6	170^th of 2159 public high schools	92.1%	53			51.7		51.5			73.8	73.8			50.0	50.0
Mission Hills High	Public	9-12	1 Mission Hills Ct.	San Marcos	92069	San Diego County	San Marcos Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 290-2700	2,751	111	24.7	44.6%	776 (28.2%)	23 (0.8%)	1,533 (55.7%)	216 (7.9%)	5 (0.2%)	6 (0.2%)	191 (6.9%)	65.4	680^th of 2162 public high schools	68.5%		71	551^st of 2159 public high schools	74.5%	129			40.2	6.7	39.4			58.1	58.1			27.0	27.0	$21,085	$20,284	$801
Orange Glen High	Public	9-12	2200 Glen Ridge Rd.	Escondido	92027	San Diego County	Escondido Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 291-5000	1,788	94	19.1	89.0%	80 (4.5%)	26 (1.5%)	1,608 (89.9%)	53 (3.0%)	7 (0.4%)	5 (0.3%)	8 (0.4%)	43.2	1185^th of 2162 public high schools	45.2%		35.6	1350^th of 2159 public high schools	37.5%	165		20.2		7.1	19.3			49.1	49.1			18.6	18.6	$29,482	$28,278	$1,204
Poway to Palomar Middle College High	Public	11-12	11111 Rancho Bernardo Rd.	San Diego	92127	San Diego County	Poway Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(858) 679-2531	88	2	36.5	19.3%	38 (43.2%)	1 (1.1%)	18 (20.5%)	21 (23.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (10.2%)	90.5	189^th of 2162 public high schools	91.3%		89.7	237^th of 2159 public high schools	89.0%	48				51.2	51.2			77.8	77.8			44.4	44.4	$27,746	$27,516	$230
Valley High (Continuation)	Public	9-12	410 North Hidden Trails Rd.	Escondido	92027	San Diego County	Escondido Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 291-2240	269	18	14.8	91.4%	11 (4.1%)	3 (1.1%)	253 (94.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	8.7	2084^th of 2162 public high schools	3.6%		11.5	1975^th of 2159 public high schools	8.5%	109				0.0	0.0			6.0	6.0			0.8	0.8	$42,960	$41,414	$1,546

Frequently Asked Questions about Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science

Is Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science a good school?

Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science ranks 320^th of 2162 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science?

Students at Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science are 67% Hispanic, 19% White, 10% Asian, 2% African American.

How many students attend Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science?

In the 2024-25 school year, 765 students attended Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science.

What district is Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science in?

Escondido Union High

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