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Carlmont High

Sequoia Union High · San Mateo County · 1400 Alameda de Las Pulgas, Belmont, CA 94002-3585

(650) 595-0210

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10/10
#27
Rank 27 out of 1,227
Top 2%
English Language Arts10/10 · #29 · 98th percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #45 · 96th percentile
Science10/10 · #24 · 98th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

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School Overview

Tucked into the hills of Belmont, halfway between San Francisco and Silicon Valley, Carlmont High draws from a community where academic expectations run high and the results show — consistently ranking among the top public high schools in California. Families who settle in Belmont often do so specifically for schools like this one, and Carlmont delivers with strong performance across English, math, and science. The surrounding area offers that sweet spot of suburban calm with easy access to the Bay Area's tech corridor, making it a natural fit for families who want top-tier public education without the intensity of a major city.

Student Demographics

549 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
250 (46%)
Asian
171 (31%)
Hispanic
86 (16%)
Filipino
14 (3%)
African American
13 (2%)
Multiple Races
13 (2%)
Other
9 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners43 (8%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged78 (14%)
Students with Disabilities62 (11%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

2,360
Enrollment
120.6
Teachers (FTE)
19.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)
23.5
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

98.3%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

20
AP Courses
offered
40.6%
AP Participation
of students
943
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Athletics

Scots · CIF Central Coast Section

28
varsity sports
11 boys
12 girls
BadmintonBaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Flag Football (Girls)Football (11 person)

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs9/10 · #325 · 85th percentile

210 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found