Carlsbad High School
Carlsbad High School serves 2,337 students in grades 9-12.
Carlsbad High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Carlsbad High School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
School Overview
Carlsbad High School's student population of 2,337 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 91 teachers has stayed relatively flat 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 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Carlsbad High School is 0.59, 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 Testing Rank | #2318 out of 9602 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 6% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 31% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 56% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.64 |
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Graduation Rate | 95% | 84% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 21% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 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)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Carlsbad Carlsbad Seaside Academy Alternative School
Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 46 students10
0.2 miles
3557 Monroe St.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-5299 0.2 9-12 46 - Carlsbad Carlsbad Village Academy Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 10-12 | 83 students10
0.2 miles
3557 Monroe St.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-5100 0.2 10-12 83 - Carlsbad Magnolia Elementary School Math: 74% | Reading: 82%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-5 | 477 students10
0.2 miles
1905 Magnolia Ave.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-5600 0.2 K-5 477 - Carlsbad Valley Middle School Math: 61% | Reading: 68%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-8 | 1,045 student10
0.3 miles
1645 Magnolia Ave.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-5300 0.3 6-8 1,045 - Carlsbad Jefferson Elementary School Math: 53% | Reading: 57%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 479 students10
0.9 miles
3743 Jefferson St.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-5500 0.9 K-5 479
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