El Camino High

400 Rancho del Oro Dr.
Oceanside, CA 92057

echs.oside.us

2,463 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

El Camino High School, located in Oceanside, California, serves as a comprehensive public high school within the Oceanside Unified School District. Known for its strong commitment to both academic excellence and student development, the school offers a diverse range of educational programs, including rigorous Advanced Placement (AP) courses, Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways, and various elective opportunities designed to prepare students for college and career readiness.

Beyond the classroom, El Camino High fosters a vibrant campus culture characterized by a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts programs, and numerous student-led clubs. The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive community environment that encourages student involvement and civic engagement, striving to provide a well-rounded experience that helps students reach their full potential within the local community and beyond.

2,463

Total Students

105.9

Full-Time Teachers

23.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for El Camino High
Demographic	Student Count
White	430
Hispanic	1,533
Black	96
Asian	157
Two or More	184
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	51

Hispanic
1,533 (62.4%)
White
430 (17.5%)
Two or More
184 (7.5%)
Asian
157 (6.4%)
Black
96 (3.9%)
Pacific Islander
51 (2.1%)
American Indian
4 (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:	Oceanside Unified
Phone:	(760)901-8000
Website:	http://echs.oside.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,463
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	105.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,203
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	448

* 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 9 611

Grade 10 624

Grade 11 605

Grade 12 623