Overview
Classical Academy High is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Escondido, California. The school enrolls 1,336 students. It is part of the Classical Academy High District district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Serves a relatively affluent student body
22% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 65% state average)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
23:1 — larger classes than typical
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictClassical Academy High District
County6073
CityEscondido
ZIP92025
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060176311756
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment1,336
White0.1%
Hispanic / Latino19.5%
Black / African American1.5%
Asian1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native66.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races11.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %22%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)