Serving 2,287 students in grades 9-12, Carlsbad High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (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 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,287 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 58%
- Reading Proficiency: 68%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Carlsbad High School's student population of 2,287 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 99 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,287 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
99 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Carlsbad High School is 0.56, which is less 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)58%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)68%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
30%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
59%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
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 Carlsbad High School often compared to?
Carlsbad High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sage Creek High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Carlsbad High School?
The graduation rate of Carlsbad High School is 94%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Carlsbad High School?
2,287 students attend Carlsbad High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Carlsbad High School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carlsbad High School?
Carlsbad High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Carlsbad High School offer ?
Carlsbad High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Carlsbad High School part of?
Carlsbad High School is part of Carlsbad Unified School District.
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