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Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science

Grades 09–12 · Escondido, CA · NCES 061291013061

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1740 Scenic Trail Way · Escondido, CA 92029

At a glance

Reported students

765

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

28.61

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

26.7:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

California high enrollment

61st percentile

Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

1,656

Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science: 765 reported students.

State peer staffing position

96th percentile

26.7:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
772
Teachers (FTE)
33.8
Student–teacher ratio
22.8:1

What the reported data says about Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science

Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Escondido. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Escondido Union High. NCES reports 765 students for 2024–25.

Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 61st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 26.7:1, above the California median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (67.1%) and White (18.8%). English learners represent 11.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 3 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science

  1. 1How do the reported 26.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 28.61 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
11.1%
Students with disabilities
8.3%
Free/reduced-price lunch
72.8%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
2
Nurses (FTE)
0.2
Psychologists (FTE)
1
Social workers (FTE)
1.7

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White18.8%
  • Hispanic67.1%
  • Black2.5%
  • Asian9.9%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
  • Multiracial0.8%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

3 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Other schools in Escondido Union High

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Valley High (Continuation)

High · Grades 09–12

269 reported students

Escondido High

High · Grades 09–12

1,656 reported students

Orange Glen High

High · Grades 09–12

1,788 reported students

San Pasqual High

High · Grades 09–12

1,846 reported students

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