Carlsbad High School

3557 Monroe St.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
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%
  • : 94% (Top 30% in CA)
  • : 58%
  • : 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
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
99 teachers
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Students by Grade
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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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
58%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Carlsbad High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
68%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Carlsbad High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Carlsbad High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Carlsbad High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Asian
3%
12%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Carlsbad High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
30%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Carlsbad High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Carlsbad High School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
59%
21%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Carlsbad High School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart display the percentage of Hawaiian students in Carlsbad High School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Carlsbad High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
0.56
This chart display the diversity score of Carlsbad High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
94%
84%
This chart display graduation rate of Carlsbad High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Carlsbad High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Carlsbad High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
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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5   11/10/2023
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,287 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : 94% (Top 30%)
  • : 58%
  • : 68%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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