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Orange Glen High

2200 Glen Ridge Rd., Escondido, CA, 92027

About Orange Glen High

Orange Glen High School is a well-known public high school in Escondido, California, that serves students in grades 9 through 12. It is one of the best schools in the Escondido Union High School District and has about 1,800 students and 22 teachers for every 1,800 students. The school is known for being one of the best because it is dedicated to helping students learn and grow. It offers a variety of Advanced Placement courses, which 36% of its students take. 95% of the students are minorities, and 88% of them come from low-income families. According to current proficiency data, 48% of students are good at reading and 13% are good at math. Orange Glen High School is in a neighborhood where the average home price is around $850,000. It is known as one of the best schools for providing a supportive and engaging place to learn. Overall, the school does a great job of fulfilling its mission to give students a variety of academic options and specialized help to make sure they are ready for life after high school, and it is one of the best high school in California.

Orange Glen High Contact Information

Address

2200 Glen Ridge Rd., Escondido, CA, 92027

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Phone

(760) 291-5000

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 13%
Reading 48%
State average proficiency is 13% in Math and 48% in Reading.
97
Full-time Teachers
19 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1871
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 5437 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Orange Glen High

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM to 3:10 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 5.18%
Asian 3.1%
Hispanic 88.78%
Black 1.39%
Two+ Races 1.02%
Native Am. 0.27%
White
5.18%
Asian
3.1%
Hispanic
88.78%
Black
1.39%
Two+ Races
1.02%
Native Am.
0.27%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1871
49.17%
920 Female
50.83%
951 Male

Student Population

1871 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

311 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The newly renovated library and media center at Orange Glen High School recently had its grand opening. It is now a high-tech center for research, digital collaboration, and student-led projects. The school has also added more Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways and gotten new, industry-standard tools for students studying culinary arts and public service. Also, a regional academic competition honored several students for their cutting-edge research in environmental sustainability. This shows that the school is dedicated to teaching students how to think ahead.

FAQ

Q1. Does Orange Glen High support professional growth?

Ans. Yes, students learn how to communicate, work as a team, and solve problems, which are all important skills for any job.

Q2. Are students able to look into more than one career path?

Ans. Yes, Orange Glen High has a lot of different programs that help students find out what they're good at and what they like.

Q3. Are there chances to improve students teamwork skills?

Ans. Yes, group projects, clubs, and sports help students work together and talk to each other clearly.

Q4. Do students get help with standardized tests?

Ans. Yes. Yes, of course! The school has resources to help students get ready for the SAT and ACT tests.

Q5. How does Orange Glen High encourage a good environment?

Ans. To make the space safe, welcoming, and open to everyone, people are told to be respectful, work together, and be responsible.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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