Serving 1,857 students in grades 9-12, Mt. Carmel High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,857 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 65%
- Reading Proficiency: 79%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mt. Carmel High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Mt. Carmel High School's student population of 1,857 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,857 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mt. Carmel High School is 0.74, 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)65%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)79%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
25%
12%
Hispanic
22%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
37%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
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 Mt. Carmel High School often compared to?
Mt. Carmel High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westview High School, Rancho Bernardo High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mt. Carmel High School?
The graduation rate of Mt. Carmel High School is 98%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Mt. Carmel High School?
1,857 students attend Mt. Carmel High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Mt. Carmel High School students are White, 25% of students are Asian, 22% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mt. Carmel High School?
Mt. Carmel High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mt. Carmel High School offer ?
Mt. Carmel High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mt. Carmel High School part of?
Mt. Carmel High School is part of Poway Unified School District.
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