Escondido High

1535 North Broadway
Escondido, CA 92026

www.ehscougars.com

1,656 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Escondido High School, located at 1535 N. Broadway in Escondido, California, is a historic cornerstone of the local community. As part of the Escondido Union High School District, it serves as a comprehensive secondary institution dedicated to academic excellence, athletics, and student development. Known for its "Cougar" mascot, the school maintains a long-standing tradition of fostering a supportive environment that encourages students to pursue both their educational goals and extracurricular interests.

Beyond its core curriculum, Escondido High offers a variety of programs designed to prepare students for college and career readiness. The campus provides numerous opportunities for student involvement, ranging from competitive CIF sports teams to diverse clubs and performing arts programs. By prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience and community engagement, the school strives to empower its diverse student body to succeed in their future endeavors.

1,656

Total Students

90.3

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Escondido High
Demographic	Student Count
White	192
Hispanic	1,334
Black	27
Asian	79
Two or More	11
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
1,334 (80.6%)
White
192 (11.6%)
Asian
79 (4.8%)
Black
27 (1.6%)
Two or More
11 (0.7%)
American Indian
10 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Escondido Union High
Phone:	(760)291-4000
Website:	http://www.ehscougars.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,656
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	90.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,147
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	223

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 374

Grade 10 391

Grade 11 384

Grade 12 507