Carlsbad High

Summary:

Carlsbad High is a public high school located in Carlsbad, California, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 2,290 students. The school is part of the Carlsbad Unified School District, which is ranked 160 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Carlsbad High consistently ranks in the top 12% of California high schools, with a current ranking of 280 out of 2,323 schools. The school's students outperform the state and district averages in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics, as well as the California Science Test (CAST). For example, in 2023-2024, 67.79% of Carlsbad High 11th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to 55.73% statewide and 73.45% in the Carlsbad Unified School District. In Mathematics, 42.24% of Carlsbad High 11th-grade students were proficient or better, compared to 27.9% statewide and 46.85% in the Carlsbad Unified School District. Carlsbad High also maintains a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 94.1% to 96.6% over the past five years, significantly higher than the state average.

Carlsbad High's performance is notably stronger than the nearby Oceanside Unified School District, where the largest high school, El Camino High, has a statewide ranking of 653 (top 28%) and a 4-star rating, significantly lower than Carlsbad High. However, Carlsbad High has seen a recent increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 9.0% in 2017-2018 to 20.5% in 2022-2023, which is worth monitoring. Additionally, the school's performance for English Language Learners and Special Education students is relatively lower, ranking in the top 50% of California high schools, suggesting an opportunity for improvement.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 3557 Monroe St.
       Carlsbad, CA  92008-2729


(760) 331-5100

District: Carlsbad Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
280th of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,441 Help


Feeder schools for Carlsbad High:

Elementary:    Aviara Oaks Elementary
    Buena Vista Elementary
    Calavera Hills Elementary
    Hope Elementary
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Middle:    Aviara Oaks Middle
    Calavera Hills Middle
    Valley Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  23.4 Help
Number of students:  2,290

Racial breakdown:

White:
59.9%
Hispanic:
27.4%
Two or more races:
7.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  23.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Carlsbad High ranks better than 87.9% of high schools in California. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked high schools in the Carlsbad Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.98. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Carlsbad High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Carlsbad High has the largest high school student body size in the Carlsbad Unified School District. Racial makeup is: White (59.9%), Hispanic (27.4%), two or more races (7.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 23.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Carlsbad High is 23.4. 1 high schools in the Carlsbad Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Carlsbad High is $7,441. 1 high schools in the Carlsbad Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Carlsbad High:

SchoolDigger ranks Carlsbad High 280th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Carlsbad High in the ranking list.)

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Carlsbad Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Carlsbad Unified 160th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Carlsbad High

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Rank History for all students at Carlsbad High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 68.56 214th 1653 87.1%
2005 69.25 262nd 1901 86.2%
2006 64.92 369th 1968 81.3%
2007 62.92 395th 2063 80.9%
2008 65.47 357th 2117 83.1%
2009 68.06 286th 2238 87.2%
2010 62.50 455th 2281 80.1%
2011 64.83 400th 2367 83.1%
2012 66.61 379th 2354 83.9%
2013 68.56 330th 2426 86.4%
2015 87.45 224th 1994 88.8%
2016 88.73 217th 2039 89.4%
2017 82.85 354th 2021 82.5%
2018 81.26 386th 2017 80.9%
2019 87.01 238th 2133 88.8%
2022 83.21 308th 2123 85.5%
2023 83.15 270th 2348 88.5%
2024 82.98 280th 2323 87.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Carlsbad High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.25 132nd 366 63.9%
2019 82.21 60th 422 85.8%
2022 50.98 258th 515 49.9%
2023 61.67 244th 786 69.0%
2024 80.34 87th 804 89.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Carlsbad High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 31.19 720th 941 23.5%
2022 62.04 177th 1044 83.0%
2023 47.21 308th 1323 76.7%
2024 34.07 671st 1350 50.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Carlsbad High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 81.35 110th 1547 92.9%
2024 45.10 592nd 1534 61.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Carlsbad High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.58 555th 1862 70.2%
2019 75.94 367th 1937 81.1%
2022 71.61 410th 1943 78.9%
2023 79.07 291st 2247 87.0%
2024 77.72 303rd 2235 86.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Carlsbad High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.50 298th 1760 83.1%
2019 86.02 224th 1833 87.8%
2022 83.45 269th 1858 85.5%
2023 84.46 225th 2118 89.4%
2024 79.50 314th 2098 85.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Carlsbad High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.53 324th 1052 69.2%
2019 64.32 244th 1117 78.2%
2022 66.18 227th 1161 80.4%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Carlsbad High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 65.99 57th 168 66.1%
2023 50.49 108th 233 53.6%
2024 70.87 53rd 234 77.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Carlsbad High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.01 469th 1834 74.4%
2019 83.55 274th 1880 85.4%
2022 79.08 343rd 1916 82.1%
2023 79.86 316th 2207 85.7%
2024 83.44 253rd 2172 88.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Carlsbad High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.00 145th 581 75.0%
2019 86.20 58th 582 90.0%
2022 74.85 157th 581 73.0%
2023 58.75 335th 731 54.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Carlsbad High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.40 341st 1742 80.4%
2019 79.39 278th 1814 84.7%
2022 75.90 330th 1861 82.3%
2023 76.82 303rd 2142 85.9%
2024 71.17 371st 2125 82.5%
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Rank History for White students at Carlsbad High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.41 420th 1173 64.2%
2019 71.16 320th 1222 73.8%
2022 70.28 321st 1204 73.3%
2023 72.58 274th 1434 80.9%
2024 70.95 301st 1406 78.6%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Carlsbad High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1386 33 50 199 1 n/a n/a 0 1669
1989 1368 30 57 213 2 n/a n/a 0 1670
1990 1352 37 72 289 2 n/a n/a 0 1752
1991 1303 38 74 395 2 n/a n/a 0 1812
1992 1312 40 76 457 3 n/a n/a 0 1888
1993 1245 50 91 518 17 n/a n/a 0 1921
1994 1306 43 96 511 12 n/a n/a 0 1968
1995 1451 49 103 544 21 n/a n/a 0 2168
1996 1451 49 103 544 21 n/a n/a 0 2168
1997 1561 48 111 572 18 n/a n/a 0 2310
1998 1630 40 104 573 19 n/a n/a 0 2366
1999 1740 37 104 550 15 n/a n/a 0 2446
2000 1797 41 108 581 15 n/a n/a 0 2542
2001 1869 50 117 600 14 n/a n/a 4 2654
2002 1951 58 154 635 13 n/a n/a 12 2823
2003 1951 58 154 635 13 n/a n/a 12 2823
2004 1968 68 149 640 17 n/a n/a 35 2877
2005 2041 70 160 668 20 n/a n/a 60 3019
2006 2030 73 188 674 25 n/a n/a 80 3070
2007 1989 63 191 654 19 n/a n/a 114 3030
2008 1948 62 214 665 20 n/a n/a 0 2909
2009 1882 67 192 619 22 28 134 0 2944
2010 1768 65 189 755 19 26 135 0 2957
2011 1805 75 210 771 21 25 127 0 3034
2012 1818 75 231 760 20 19 126 0 3049
2013 1874 65 248 797 23 20 124 0 3151
2014 1770 55 235 756 26 11 129 0 2982
2015 1610 40 207 679 21 15 113 0 2685
2016 1412 28 160 682 21 13 143 0 2459
2017 1284 28 132 647 11 6 147 0 2255
2018 1309 30 125 719 7 5 142 0 2337
2019 1301 30 111 735 8 6 151 0 2342
2020 1371 30 112 725 7 6 153 0 2404
2021 1312 26 98 715 8 6 153 0 2318
2022 1348 22 77 677 6 6 151 0 2287
2023 1371 28 81 628 7 9 163 3 2290

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Carlsbad High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1669 72.2 23.1 n/a
1989 1670 72.3 23.0 n/a
1990 1752 75.5 23.2 n/a
1991 1812 79.5 22.7 n/a
1992 1888 80.8 23.3 18.4
1993 1921 76.0 25.3 2
1994 1968 80.0 24.6 20.3
1995 2168 90.6 23.9 17.2
1996 2168 90.6 23.9 17.2
1997 2310 94.9 24.3 19
1998 2366 102.6 23.1 20.6
1999 2446 100.2 24.4 18.4
2000 2542 111.2 22.9 17.2
2001 2654 114.6 23.2 16.9
2002 2823 122.2 23.1 11.2
2003 2823 122.2 23.1 11.2
2004 2877 122.3 23.5 11.9
2005 3019 127.8 23.6 13.5
2006 3070 134.0 22.9 7
2007 3030 136.8 22.1 14.2
2008 2909 144.6 20.1 13.9
2009 2944 118.8 22.1 17.7
2010 2957 120.8 24.4 18.7
2011 3034 n/a n/a 17.7
2012 3049 123.4 24.7 n/a
2013 3151 111.9 28.1 22.2
2014 2982 111.2 26.8 14.6
2015 2685 101.0 26.5 18
2016 2459 95.0 25.8 17.9
2017 2255 86.0 26.2 17.7
2018 2337 90.6 25.7 23.6
2019 2342 92.0 25.4 23.7
2020 2404 n/a n/a 26.3
2021 2318 93.8 24.7 20.6
2022 2287 98.6 23.1 20.1
2023 2290 97.6 23.4 23.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Carlsbad High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1669 72.2 23.1 n/a
1989 1670 72.3 23.0 n/a
1990 1752 75.5 23.2 n/a
1991 1812 79.5 22.7 n/a
1992 1888 80.8 23.3 18.4
1993 1921 76.0 25.3 2
1994 1968 80.0 24.6 20.3
1995 2168 90.6 23.9 17.2
1996 2168 90.6 23.9 17.2
1997 2310 94.9 24.3 19
1998 2366 102.6 23.1 20.6
1999 2446 100.2 24.4 18.4
2000 2542 111.2 22.9 17.2
2001 2654 114.6 23.2 16.9
2002 2823 122.2 23.1 11.2
2003 2823 122.2 23.1 11.2
2004 2877 122.3 23.5 11.9
2005 3019 127.8 23.6 13.5
2006 3070 134.0 22.9 7
2007 3030 136.8 22.1 14.2
2008 2909 144.6 20.1 13.9
2009 2944 118.8 22.1 17.7
2010 2957 120.8 24.4 18.7
2011 3034 n/a n/a 17.7
2012 3049 123.4 24.7 n/a
2013 3151 111.9 28.1 22.2
2014 2982 111.2 26.8 14.6
2015 2685 101.0 26.5 18
2016 2459 95.0 25.8 17.9
2017 2255 86.0 26.2 17.7
2018 2337 90.6 25.7 23.6
2019 2342 92.0 25.4 23.7
2020 2404 n/a n/a 26.3
2021 2318 93.8 24.7 20.6
2022 2287 98.6 23.1 20.1
2023 2290 97.6 23.4 23.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Carlsbad High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $7,441

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Carlsbad High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 238th of 2133 High schoolsRanks 270th of 2348 High schools
 0.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Carlsbad High)68.773.8
 5.1%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Carlsbad Unified)71.776.2
 4.5%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Carlsbad High)58.345.9
 12.4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Carlsbad Unified)56.450.9
 5.5%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
11th Grade Science (Carlsbad High)45.142.4
 2.7%
   11th Grade Science (Carlsbad Unified)45.142.3
 2.8%
   11th Grade Science (California)30.431.7
 1.3%
12th Grade Science (Carlsbad High)36.920
 16.9%
   12th Grade Science (Carlsbad Unified)42.566.9
 24.4%
   12th Grade Science (California)25.626.9
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students23422290
 2.2%
African American3028
 6.7%
American Indian87
 12.5%
Asian11181
 27%
Hispanic735628
 14.6%
Pacific Islander69
 50%
White13011371
 5.4%
Two or More Races151163
 7.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients23.7%23.1%
 0.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Carlsbad High

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,290 students attended Carlsbad High.

Carlsbad High ranks 280th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Carlsbad High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Aviara Oaks Elementary
Elementary : Buena Vista Elementary
Elementary : Calavera Hills Elementary
Elementary : Hope Elementary
Elementary : Jefferson Elementary
Elementary : Kelly Elementary
Elementary : Magnolia Elementary
Elementary : Pacific Rim Elementary
Elementary : Poinsettia Elementary
Middle : Aviara Oaks Middle
Middle : Calavera Hills Middle
Middle : Valley Middle

Students at Carlsbad High are 60% White, 27% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 1% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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