Carlsbad High School
Tel:
(760)331-5100
- Carlsbad High School serves 2,337 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.
- Carlsbad High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) 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 77%.
Top Placements
Carlsbad High School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Carlsbad High School's student population of 2,337 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 91 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,337 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 91 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Carlsbad High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 9,584 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The 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 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #1952 out of 9584 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| 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 | 5% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 31% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 57% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.64 |
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| Graduation Rate | 95% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 20% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Carlsbad Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Carlsbad Carlsbad Seaside Academy Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 46 students
0.2 miles
3557 Monroe St.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760)331-5299 0.2 9-12 46 - Carlsbad Carlsbad Village Academy Alternative School
Grades: 10-12 | 83 students
0.2 miles
3557 Monroe St.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760)331-5100 0.2 10-12 83 - Carlsbad Magnolia Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 477 students
0.2 miles
1905 Magnolia Ave.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760)331-5600 0.2 K-5 477 - Carlsbad Valley Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1,045 student
0.3 miles
1645 Magnolia Ave.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760)331-5300 0.3 6-8 1,045 - Carlsbad Jefferson Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 479 students
0.9 miles
3743 Jefferson St.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760)331-5500 0.9 K-5 479
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