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Classical Academy High

207 East Pennsylvania Ave., Escondido, CA 92025 · (760) 480-9845 · San Diego County
GRADES 09–12HIGH21-SUBURBCHARTERREGULAR SCHOOL1,336 STUDENTS
Enrollment
1,336
High
STATE 838
Student : Teacher
22.7:1
59 FTE teachers
STATE 18.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
22%
294 students
STATE 65%
Community
5
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.

Enrollment by grade, 2024-25

GradeStudentsShare
Grade 936427%
Grade 1034025%
Grade 1132524%
Grade 1230723%
Student demographics
54%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 62% · US 70%
White
84964%
STATE 20% · US 43%
Hispanic
23217%
STATE 56% · US 30%
Black
191%
STATE 5% · US 15%
Asian
675%
STATE 12% · US 6%
Two+
15311%
STATE 6% · US 5%
Native American
10%
STATE 0% · US 1%
Pacific Islander
50%
STATE 0% · US 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
64248%
Female
68451%

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Where Classical Academy High ranks

Among high schools
MeasureThis schoolIn CaliforniaIn San Diego County
Enrollment
ranked largest first
1,336#626 of 2,093#56 of 135
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
22.7:1#963 of 1,352#51 of 96
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
54.3%#571 of 1,351#60 of 97
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list.

Enrollment and staffing by year

School yearStudentsTeachers (FTE)Students per teacherFree or reduced lunch
2024-251,33658.722.7:122% (294)
2023-241,29859.121.9:123% (297)
2022-231,28329.144.1:121% (274)
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Classical Academy High.

About Classical Academy High

Classical Academy High operates as a large high school in Escondido, California. It had 1,336 students in 2024-25, spanning grades 9 through 12. High schools in California average about 838 students, which makes this school 59% larger than average.

For district matters, Classical Academy High falls under Classical Academy High District.

At Classical Academy High, 64% of students are White. After that, the student body is 17% Hispanic, 11% multiracial, and 5% Asian. Census figures show San Diego County is about 48% White. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 54%.

Staffing at Classical Academy High comes to 58.7 full-time-equivalent teachers, or 22.7:1. High schools in California average 18.2:1, 4.5 fewer students per teacher than here. Classical Academy High counts 22% of students as eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. That is lower than the 54% average for public schools in San Diego County.

Census data for San Diego County show median household income comes to about $106,268, about 43% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 7%. The county has 766 public schools and about 467,437 students.

Classical Academy High's nearest public school is Central Elementary (about 0.4 miles). The count of other public schools within five miles is at least 8.

The school's locale code, Suburb: Large, means it is in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more. As a charter school, Classical Academy High is publicly funded and operates under a charter.

This page is a place to ask questions and share updates about fundraisers, report cards, and school supplies at Classical Academy High. Members of the school community can share what they know.

San Diego County at a glance

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Population
3,288,774
Census ACS
Median income
$106,268
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
43%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
766
467,437 students

Quick facts

School name
Classical Academy High
District
Classical Academy High District
Address
207 East Pennsylvania Ave., Escondido, CA 92025
Phone
(760) 480-9845
County
San Diego County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
1,336
Teachers (FTE)
59
Student–teacher ratio
22.7:1
Free/Reduced lunch
294 (22%)
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
060176311756
Charter school
Yes
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Classical Academy High
How many students attend Classical Academy High?
Classical Academy High enrolls approximately 1,336 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Classical Academy High serve?
Classical Academy High serves grades 09-12.
How many teachers does Classical Academy High have?
Classical Academy High employs 59 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 22.7:1.
How diverse is Classical Academy High?
Classical Academy High reports a student body of 64% White, 17% Hispanic, 1% Black, 5% Asian, 11% Two or more.
Who oversees Classical Academy High?
Classical Academy High is overseen by Classical Academy High District in San Diego County.
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