Carlsbad High School
Tel:
(760)331-5100
- Carlsbad High School serves 2,255 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 45% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Carlsbad High School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Carlsbad High School's student population of 2,255 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 86 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,255 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 86 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Carlsbad High School's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 has decreased from 27:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Carlsbad High School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #2010 out of 9,595 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 72% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 6% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 29% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 6% |
| White | 57% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.41 |
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| Graduation Rate | 95% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 13% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Carlsbad Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Carlsbad High School is Carlsbad Seaside Academy (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Valley Middle School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Magnolia Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Carlsbad Carlsbad Seaside Academy Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 48 students
0.2 miles
3557 Monroe St.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760)331-5299 0.2 9-12 48 - Carlsbad Magnolia Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 517 students
0.2 miles
1905 Magnolia Ave.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760)331-5600 0.2 K-5 517 - Carlsbad Valley Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1044 students
0.3 miles
1645 Magnolia Ave.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760)331-5300 0.3 6-8 1044 - Carlsbad Jefferson Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 450 students
0.9 miles
3743 Jefferson St.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760)331-5500 0.9 K-5 450 - Carlsbad Buena Vista Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 288 students
1.0 miles
1330 Buena Vista Way
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760)331-5400 1.0 K-5 288
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