Serving 812 students in grades 9-12, Escalon High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 812 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Escalon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Escalon High School's student population of 812 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
812 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Escalon High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Escalon High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4610 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
52%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
43%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Escalon High School's ranking?
Escalon High School is ranked #4610 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Escalon High School often compared to?
Escalon High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ripon High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Escalon High School?
The graduation rate of Escalon High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Escalon High School?
812 students attend Escalon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Escalon High School students are Hispanic, 43% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Escalon High School?
Escalon High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Escalon High School offer ?
Escalon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Escalon High School part of?
Escalon High School is part of Escalon Unified School District.
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