- Enrollment
- 1,788
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061291001467
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 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 33/100 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
- 33
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-83 students YoY
San Pasqual High held near 1,853 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-83 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 92.9 → 90.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-83 students YoY 061291001467 · Escondido, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,846 enr · 20.1:1 · 62.1% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Orange Glen High (1,788 students)
San Pasqual High held near 1,853 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-83 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 92.9 → 90.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
San Pasqual High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
San Pasqual High
1,846 students
- Orange Glen Hi
Orange Glen High
1,788 students
- Escondido High
Escondido High
1,656 students
- Del Lago Acade
Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science
765 students
- Valley High (C 269
Valley High (Continuation)
269 students
What this shows San Pasqual High reports 1,846 students on the CCD universe file.
How San Pasqual High compares
San Pasqual High 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Escondido Union High reports $19,224 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,656
- 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
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 (~1,846 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,936 (2022-23) → 1,853 (2023-24), nearly flat (-83).
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 33/100 (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 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.
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.