- Enrollment
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Escondido, CA
Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science
Federal NCES profile for Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061291013061
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of California schools.
- #6 of 8
- high schools in Escondido · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.7:1
- large classes for California
- 55.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science has class sizes larger than 77% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science ranks #6 of 8 high schools in Escondido, CA.
School address
District: Escondido Union High · California
NCES ID 061291013061 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science held near 757 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.4 → 30.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 061291013061 · Escondido, CA High · MID · TRAD
765 enr · 24.7:1 · 55.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: San Pasqual High (1,846 students)
Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science held near 757 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.4 → 30.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- San Pasqual Hi
San Pasqual High
1,846 students
- Orange Glen Hi
Orange Glen High
1,788 students
- Escondido High
Escondido High
1,656 students
- This school
Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science
765 students
- Valley High (C 269
Valley High (Continuation)
269 students
What this shows Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science reports 765 students on the CCD universe file.
How Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science compares
Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.7:1 | ▲ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.3% | ▼ 0% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 765 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.7:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
765
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.7:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 77% in California - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
20.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,224
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 383 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.1%
White 18.8%
Asian 9.9%
African American 2.5%
Two or More 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.4, Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Escondido Union High reports $19,224 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Pasqual High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Orange Glen High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Escondido High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valley High (Continuation) | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,788
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,656
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools in Escondido
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
San Pasqual High
Standard public school
1,846 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Orange Glen High
Standard public school
1,788 students 19:1 students per teacher
Escondido High
Standard public school
1,656 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Classical Academy High
Standard public school
1,336 students 46.1:1 students per teacher
Escondido Charter High
Standard public school
932 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Valley High (Continuation)
Alternative education program
269 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~765 students)
Frequently asked questions about Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science
How many students attend Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science?
Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science has 765 students enrolled. It is a high school in Escondido, CA. CCD year-over-year: 777 (2022-23) → 757 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science?
The student-teacher ratio at Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science is 24.7:1, which is 15% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science?
55.3% of students at Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science?
The largest demographic group at Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science is Hispanic or Latino at 67.1% of enrollment, in Escondido, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science?
Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science rank among high schools in Escondido?
By Resource Investment Index, Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science ranks #6 of 8 high schools in Escondido, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Escondido on the city page.
What other schools are in Escondido Union High?
Besides Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science, Escondido Union High also operates San Pasqual High (1,846 students), Orange Glen High (1,788 students), and Escondido High (1,656 students). See the Escondido Union High district page for the complete list.