Sage Creek High School is a public high school in Carlsbad, California, United States. It opened in the fall of 2013. Sage Creek specializes in the STEM fields and was created to alleviate growing enrollment at Carlsbad High School.
Serving 1,289 students in grades 9-12, Sage Creek High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,289 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 88% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sage Creek High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Sage Creek High School's student population of 1,289 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,289 students
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Year Founded
2013
Colors
Black, Green, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sage Creek High School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sage Creek High School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#526 out of 9523 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
14%
12%
Hispanic
26%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
48%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bobcat
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sage Creek High School's ranking?
Sage Creek High School is ranked #526 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Sage Creek High School often compared to?
Sage Creek High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carlsbad High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sage Creek High School?
The graduation rate of Sage Creek High School is 96%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Sage Creek High School?
1,289 students attend Sage Creek High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Sage Creek High School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sage Creek High School?
Sage Creek High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sage Creek High School offer ?
Sage Creek High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sage Creek High School part of?
Sage Creek High School is part of Carlsbad Unified School District.
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