Enrollment
1,846
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Escondido, CA
San Pasqual High
Federal NCES profile for San Pasqual High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061291001467
👥 S:T ratio 20
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
San Pasqual High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #8 of 8
- high schools in Escondido · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.1:1
- students per teacher
- 62.1%
- free-lunch eligible
San Pasqual High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, San Pasqual High ranks #8 of 8 high schools in Escondido, CA.
School address
District: Escondido Union High · California
NCES ID 061291001467 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
92.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How San Pasqual High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at San Pasqual High
San Pasqual High is a higher-need, large high school in Escondido, California, enrolling 1,846 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 20.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 62.1% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,846 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 337 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #128.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (70%) and White (22%) (diversity index 46/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 20 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 308 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Escondido's high schools, it stands alongside Orange Glen High (1,788 students): San Pasqual High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.1:1 vs 19:1).
Escondido Union High also operates Orange Glen High (1,788 students) and Escondido High (1,656 students) alongside San Pasqual High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How San Pasqual High compares
San Pasqual High on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.1:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.1% | ▲ 12% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,846 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,846
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 35% in California - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
38.9%
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
$16,727
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 308 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.8%
White 22.2%
Asian 4.1%
African American 1.8%
Two or More 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.1, San Pasqual High is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Escondido Union High, which includes San Pasqual High.
$16,727
Per student
+1%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.8%
State 46.9%
Federal 10.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How San Pasqual High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange Glen High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Escondido High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley High (Continuation) | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to San Pasqual High'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
- 765
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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.
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
Valley High (Continuation)
Alternative education program
269 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,846 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about San Pasqual High
How many students attend San Pasqual High?
San Pasqual High has 1,846 students enrolled. It is a high school in Escondido, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Pasqual High?
The student-teacher ratio at San Pasqual High is 20.1:1, which is 7% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 28% higher 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 High?
62.1% of students at San Pasqual High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of San Pasqual High?
The largest demographic group at San Pasqual High is Hispanic or Latino at 69.8% of enrollment, in Escondido, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for San Pasqual High?
San Pasqual High has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does San Pasqual High rank among high schools in Escondido?
By Resource Investment Index, San Pasqual High ranks #8 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.
Is San Pasqual High a good school?
San Pasqual High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Escondido Union High?
Besides San Pasqual High, Escondido Union High also operates Orange Glen High (1,788 students), Escondido High (1,656 students), and Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science (765 students). See the Escondido Union High district page for the complete list.
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