- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Escondido, CA
San Pasqual Academy
Federal NCES profile for San Pasqual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 69/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 069103012159
👥 S:T ratio 84
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 93
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
San Pasqual Academy earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #1 of 8
- high schools in Escondido · Resource Index
- 69
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.1:1
- small classes for California
- 92.3%
- free-lunch eligible
San Pasqual Academy has class sizes smaller than 99% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, San Pasqual Academy ranks #1 of 8 high schools in Escondido, CA.
School address
District: San Diego County Office of Education · California
NCES ID 069103012159 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
San Pasqual Academy shrank from 39 students in 2022-23 to 32 in 2023-24 (-17.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 8.1 → 7.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-7 students YoY 069103012159 · Escondido, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
33 enr · 4.1:1 · 92.3% lunch · RII 69
Nearest enrollment peer: San Diego County Community (510 students)
San Pasqual Academy shrank from 39 students in 2022-23 to 32 in 2023-24 (-17.9%). Teacher FTE lost 8.1 → 7.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
San Pasqual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- San Diego Coun
San Diego County Community
510 students
- Monarch
Monarch
225 students
- San Diego Coun
San Diego County Court
219 students
- North Coastal 46
North Coastal Consortium Schools
46 students
- This school 33
San Pasqual Academy
33 students
- San Diego Coun 28
San Diego County Special Education
28 students
What this shows San Pasqual Academy reports 33 students on the CCD universe file.
How San Pasqual Academy compares
San Pasqual Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 4.1:1 | ▼ 81% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.3% | ▲ 66% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 33 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.1:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
33
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
4.1:1
students per teacher
- 81% below state mean
Top 1% in California - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 33 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.0%
African American 31.3%
White 9.4%
Two or More 9.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.4, San Pasqual Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
How San Pasqual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego County Community | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monarch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Diego County Court | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Coastal Consortium Schools | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Diego County Special Education | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to San Pasqual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 225
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 219
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 46
- Students per teacher
- 6.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 28
- Students per teacher
- 5.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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
Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science
Standard public school
765 students 24.7:1 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 (~33 students)
Frequently asked questions about San Pasqual Academy
How many students attend San Pasqual Academy?
San Pasqual Academy has 33 students enrolled. It is a high school in Escondido, CA. CCD year-over-year: 39 (2022-23) → 32 (2023-24), down 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Pasqual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at San Pasqual Academy is 4.1:1, which is 81% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 74% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at San Pasqual Academy?
92.3% of students at San Pasqual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of San Pasqual Academy?
The largest demographic group at San Pasqual Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 50.0% of enrollment, in Escondido, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for San Pasqual Academy?
San Pasqual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 69/100 (higher 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 San Pasqual Academy rank among high schools in Escondido?
By Resource Investment Index, San Pasqual Academy ranks #1 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 San Diego County Office of Education?
Besides San Pasqual Academy, San Diego County Office of Education also operates San Diego County Community (510 students), Monarch (225 students), and San Diego County Court (219 students). See the San Diego County Office of Education district page for the complete list.