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Charter School
Escondido Union High School District

Classical Academy High School

#2 in Best Charter High Schools in San Diego Area
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Public, Charter
  • 9-12
  • Escondido, CA
  • 156 reviews
A+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    A
  2. Diversity
    A-
  3. Teachers
    A
  4. College Prep
    A
  5. Clubs & Activities
    B-
  6. Health & Safety
    A+
  7. Administration
    A
  8. Sports
    B+
  9. Food
    A+
  10. Resources & Facilities
    B-
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Classical Academy High School is a top rated, public, charter school located in Escondido, CA. It has 1,084 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 29 to 1. According to state test scores, 60% of students are at least proficient in math and 86% in reading.
About Classical Academy High School...
School District
Escondido Union High School District
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Address
207 East Pennsylvania Avenue
Escondido, CA 92025
Telephone
(760) 480-9845
Website
classicalacademy.com

Classical Academy High School Rankings

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
86%
Percent Proficient - Math
60%
Average Graduation Rate
95%
Average SAT
1250
139 responses
Average ACT
30
42 responses
AP Enrollment
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Living in the Area
C+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Cost of Living
    D+
  2. Good for Families
    C+
  3. Housing
    D+
Area Feel
Suburban
Median Household Income
$58,834
National
$55,322
Median Rent
$1,318
National
$949
Median Home Value
$396,200
National
$184,700

Culture & Safety

Health & Safety
A+
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
93%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.15 responses
Poll
87%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.15 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 37 responses
Report
  • End of the year party to sign yearbooks.
    19%
  • Lunch just to enjoy high school.
    19%
  • Athletic Activities
    16%
  • Homecoming week and prom as well
    14%
  • Homecoming pep rally, it's fun.
    8%
  • Homecoming since I met new friends and bonded.
    8%
  • Spirit weeks
    8%

Students

Diversity
A-
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,084
Free or Reduced Lunch
16%
69%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.16 responses
63%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.16 responses
44%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.16 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
29:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$55,496
Teachers in First/Second Year
0%
88%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.24 responses
92%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.24 responses
88%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.24 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
B-
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
Expenses Per Student
$9,657/ year
National
$12,239
75%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.24 responses
33%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.24 responses
83%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.24 responses
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Classical Academy High School Reviews

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I attended CAHS all four years of my high school career and absolutely loved it! The teachers and admin really care about your personal success and well-being, not just your grades. The students are kind and considerate of their classmates and overall pretty respectful of their teachers. There are so many other good things about the school, but to keep it brief, I'll just leave it at this: Small campus, nurturing academic environment, pretty accepting student body. This is not your average high school.
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CAHS has been an amazing school for my three kids! The school has caring teachers and administration and a culture where students are loved and belong. Students feel safe and are thriving academically and socially. The athletic program has grown tremendously in the past several years and the coaches strive to teach the Caiman Way of Work Hard, Live Pure, Lead with Courage, and Honor the Team.
I had a wonderful time at Classical! The academics were high, there was a focus on learning through discussion, the teachers were amazingly caring, and the class sizes were small. Perhaps most incredibly for a high school, the students were generally nice. It was a safe place to be, physically and socially.