At a glance
Reported students
1,788
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
93.61
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
82nd percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
1,656
Orange Glen High: 1,788 reported students.
State peer staffing position
50th percentile
19.1:1 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
- 1,922
- Teachers (FTE)
- 90
- Student–teacher ratio
- 21.4:1
What the reported data says about Orange Glen High
Orange Glen High 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 1,788 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 82nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.1:1, close to 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 (89.9%) and White (4.5%). English learners represent 25.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.1%. 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, computer science. The school reported 11 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Orange Glen High
- 1How do the reported 19.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 93.61 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 6 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 25.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 89%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 6
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 3.2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White4.5%
- Hispanic89.9%
- Black1.5%
- Asian3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial0.4%
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
11 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
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.
San Pasqual High
High · Grades 09–12
1,846 reported students
Escondido High
High · Grades 09–12
1,656 reported students
Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science
High · Grades 09–12
765 reported students
Valley High (Continuation)
High · Grades 09–12
269 reported students
Public schools near Orange Glen High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escondido Charter High High · Charter · Escondido Charter High District | 09–12 | 932 | 0.9 mi |
| Valley High (Continuation) High · Escondido Union High | 09–12 | 269 | 1.5 mi |
| Classical Academy High High · Charter · Classical Academy High District | 09–12 | 1,336 | 2.3 mi |
| Escondido High High · Escondido Union High | 09–12 | 1,656 | 3.1 mi |
| San Pasqual High High · Escondido Union High | 09–12 | 1,846 | 3.8 mi |
| Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science High · Escondido Union High | 09–12 | 765 | 4.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Orange Glen High
What grades does Orange Glen High serve?
Orange Glen High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Escondido Union High.
How many students attend Orange Glen High?
Orange Glen High reported 1,788 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 82nd percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,922 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Orange Glen High?
The calculated ratio is 19.1:1, based on 1,788 students and 93.61 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Orange Glen High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Orange Glen High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Escondido Union High attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Orange Glen High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
89% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Orange Glen High in?
Orange Glen High is part of Escondido Union High, based in Escondido, CA, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Orange Glen High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Escondido Charter High (0.9 mi), Valley High (Continuation) (1.5 mi), Classical Academy High (2.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.