San Pasqual Academy

Summary:

San Pasqual Academy is a small public high school in Escondido, California, serving grades 9-12 and part of the San Diego County Office of Education district. With just 39 students, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of California high schools over the past decade, earning a 1 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger.

San Pasqual Academy faces significant challenges compared to nearby schools. Its four-year graduation rate has declined from 80% in 2019-2020 to just 65% in 2022-2023, well below the rates of Poway High (95.4%), Classical Academy High (98.1%), and Ramona High (95.4%). The school also has a high dropout rate, ranging from 5% to 17.4% over the past five years, compared to under 5% at nearby schools. Chronic absenteeism is a significant issue, ranging from 1.5% to 22.7%, much higher than the 3-25% range at neighboring schools.

Academically, San Pasqual Academy struggles, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science consistently lower than the Escondido Union High School District and state averages. In 2022-2023, only 9.09% of students were proficient in ELA, compared to 53.71% in the district and 55.41% statewide. However, the school appears to have a specialized focus on serving foster care students, ranking 2nd out of 5 California high schools for this student subgroup in 2021-2022 with a 4 out of 5 star rating.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 17701 San Pasqual Valley Rd.
       Escondido, CA  92025-5301


(760) 233-6003

District: San Diego County Office of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
1695th of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,114 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  4.8 Help
Number of students:  39

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
38.5%
African American:
35.9%
White:
15.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  92.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details San Pasqual Academy ranks worse than 73% of high schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.24. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of San Pasqual Academy freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at San Pasqual Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (38.5%), African American (35.9%), White (15.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 92.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at San Pasqual Academy is 4.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at San Pasqual Academy is $20,114.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

San Pasqual Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks San Pasqual Academy 1695th of 2323 California public high schools. (See San Pasqual Academy in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for San Pasqual Academy

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Rank History for all students at San Pasqual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 88.59 29th 2117 98.6%
2009 52.85 663rd 2238 70.4%
2010 23.69 1474th 2281 35.4%
2011 21.59 1584th 2367 33.1%
2012 26.80 1397th 2354 40.7%
2013 28.52 1364th 2426 43.8%
2015 24.27 1436th 1994 28.0%
2016 13.75 1659th 2039 18.6%
2017 12.49 1687th 2021 16.5%
2018 15.04 1598th 2017 20.8%
2019 16.59 1712th 2133 19.7%
2022 12.23 1916th 2123 9.8%
2023 20.05 1701st 2348 27.6%
2024 19.24 1695th 2323 27.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at San Pasqual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.63 1448th 1862 22.2%
2019 18.63 1518th 1937 21.6%
2022 13.03 1743rd 1943 10.3%
2023 25.44 1535th 2247 31.7%
2024 22.77 1592nd 2235 28.8%
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Rank History for Female students at San Pasqual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 11.54 1615th 1833 11.9%
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Rank History for Foster Care students at San Pasqual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 25.44 2nd 5 60.0%
2023 67.23 4th 15 73.3%
2024 36.90 5th 12 58.3%
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Rank History for Male students at San Pasqual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 15.79 1531st 1880 18.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at San Pasqual Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 7.94 1812th 1814 0.1%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for San Pasqual Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 43 25 4 39 3 n/a n/a 0 114
2009 42 20 5 40 2 0 1 0 110
2010 31 36 3 42 0 0 0 0 112
2011 25 39 6 43 3 0 6 0 122
2012 12 31 5 49 9 1 5 0 112
2013 6 20 3 54 10 1 9 0 103
2014 4 24 2 43 8 1 11 0 93
2015 3 23 0 40 6 2 9 0 83
2016 1 25 0 34 7 1 13 0 81
2017 1 22 1 32 9 1 6 0 72
2018 3 18 0 30 7 1 4 0 63
2019 11 24 0 29 2 0 4 0 70
2020 2 17 0 27 1 0 3 0 50
2021 10 15 0 22 1 0 2 0 50
2022 6 13 0 16 0 0 0 0 35
2023 6 14 0 15 0 0 4 0 39

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at San Pasqual Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 114 9.0 12.7 90.4
2009 110 8.0 10.0 91.8
2010 112 9.0 12.4 92.9
2011 122 n/a n/a 85.2
2012 112 8.0 14.0 n/a
2013 103 8.0 12.8 97.1
2014 93 n/a n/a 96.8
2015 83 7.0 11.8 96.4
2016 81 6.0 13.5 96.3
2017 72 5.5 13.0 95.8
2018 63 9.0 7.0 95.2
2019 70 7.0 10.0 95.7
2020 50 n/a n/a 94
2021 50 8.5 5.8 94
2022 35 7.0 4.9 91.4
2023 39 8.1 4.8 92.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio San Pasqual Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 114 9.0 12.7 90.4
2009 110 8.0 10.0 91.8
2010 112 9.0 12.4 92.9
2011 122 n/a n/a 85.2
2012 112 8.0 14.0 n/a
2013 103 8.0 12.8 97.1
2014 93 n/a n/a 96.8
2015 83 7.0 11.8 96.4
2016 81 6.0 13.5 96.3
2017 72 5.5 13.0 95.8
2018 63 9.0 7.0 95.2
2019 70 7.0 10.0 95.7
2020 50 n/a n/a 94
2021 50 8.5 5.8 94
2022 35 7.0 4.9 91.4
2023 39 8.1 4.8 92.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for San Pasqual Academy

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $20,114

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on San Pasqual Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1712th of 2133 High schoolsRanks 1701st of 2348 High schools
 7.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Pasqual Academy)18.59.1
 9.4%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Diego County Office of Education)13.712.5
 1.2%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (San Pasqual Academy)3.90
 3.9%
   11th Grade Mathematics (San Diego County Office of Education)1.61.3
 0.2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227
 5.3%
12th Grade Science (San Pasqual Academy)5.615.4
 9.8%
   12th Grade Science (San Diego County Office of Education)3.44.8
 1.4%
   12th Grade Science (California)25.626.9
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students7039
 44.3%
African American2414
 41.7%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic2915
 48.3%
Pacific Islander00
White116
 45.5%
Two or More Races44
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients95.7%92.3%
 3.4%


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Students at San Pasqual Academy are 38% Hispanic, 36% African American, 15% White, 10% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 39 students attended San Pasqual Academy.

San Pasqual Academy ranks 1695th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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