Classical Academy High
207 East Pennsylvania Avenue, Escondido, CA 92025-2808
Summary
Classical Academy High is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 88th percentile among comparable California schools.
74.9% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down.
51.7% of students met California's math standard, it is holding steady.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 74.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 51.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 214/1,596 (87th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 184/1,596 (89th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 23:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,336 |
| Low-Income Students | 294 (22.0%) |
| English Learners | 7 (0.5%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | Yes |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 2.3 points from last year and fell 5.3 points over the full period. Math rose 6.1 points from last year and fell 0.4 points over the full period.
•Math -0.4 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. White and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
74.9% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 14% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 25.1-point reading income gap is wider than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 56% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 27% to 55%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
51.7% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 12% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 11.6-point math income gap is narrower than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Classical Academy High compare within the district?
Classical Academy High is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 6 9–12 schools in Escondido Union High with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Classical Academy High rank in California?
Classical Academy High ranks No. 214 of 1,596 in reading and No. 184 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Classical Academy High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 5 in reading and No. 2 in math among 6 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 55.7% meet the reading standard and 42.9% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Classical Academy High compare with other schools in Escondido?
Classical Academy High is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 7 9–12 schools in Escondido with 2026 results.
Explore schools in EscondidoHow does Classical Academy High compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Classical Academy High is No. 21 in reading and No. 20 in math proficiency among the 92 9–12 schools in San Diego County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Diego CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Classical Academy HighThis school | 51.7% | 74.9% |
| Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science | 33.1% | 74.6% |
| Escondido Charter High | 55.6% | 83.2% |
