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Carlsbad High

Carlsbad Unified · San Diego County · 3557 Monroe Street, Carlsbad, CA 92008-2729

(760) 331-5100 · www.carlsbadusd.k12.ca.us

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9/10
#170
Rank 170 out of 1,227
Top 14%
English Language Arts9/10 · #167 · 86th percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #192 · 84th percentile
Science9/10 · #202 · 84th percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Carlsbad High sits right in the heart of one of San Diego County's most desirable coastal communities, where the beach lifestyle meets a genuinely strong academic environment. Families who settle in Carlsbad tend to be drawn by the combination of year-round sunshine, a tight-knit small-city feel, and schools that consistently perform well above state averages across English, math, and science. It's a great fit for families who want their kids to be challenged academically without the pressure-cooker atmosphere of some inland districts, all while growing up minutes from the Pacific.

Student Demographics

496 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
296 (60%)
Hispanic
125 (25%)
Multiple Races
44 (9%)
Asian
15 (3%)
African American
12 (2%)
Other
8 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners25 (5%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged170 (34%)
Students with Disabilities80 (16%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

2,336
Enrollment
98.1
Teachers (FTE)
23.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
5
Administrators (FTE)
29.2
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

94.7%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.

19
AP Courses
offered
26.8%
AP Participation
of students
613
AP Enrollment
students

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

Athletics

Lancers · CIF San Diego Section

28
varsity sports
11 boys
13 girls
BaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Beach Volleyball (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 Programs7/10 · #674 · 70th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found