Orange Glen High School in Escondido, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Orange Glen High School is a suburban public school in Escondido, California that is part of Escondido Union High School District. It serves 1,871 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 23.1:1. Its teachers have had 23 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 9 - 12

1,871 Students

81 Teachers

2200 Glenridge Rd

Escondido, CA 92027 View local requests

http://www.orangeglenhigh.org/

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Orange Glen High School Demographics

84%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

92%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Orange Glen High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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