Serving 2,302 students in grades 9-12, Carlmont High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,302 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carlmont High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Carlmont High School's student population of 2,302 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 111 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,302 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
111 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Carlmont High School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)73%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)85%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
30%
12%
Hispanic
14%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
48%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Carlmont High School often compared to?
Carlmont High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sequoia High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Carlmont High School?
The graduation rate of Carlmont High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Carlmont High School?
2,302 students attend Carlmont High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Carlmont High School students are White, 30% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carlmont High School?
Carlmont High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Carlmont High School offer ?
Carlmont High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Carlmont High School part of?
Carlmont High School is part of Sequoia Union High School District.
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