Carlsbad Seaside Academy

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Carlsbad Seaside Academy ranks 514 th of 2323 California alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Carlsbad Seaside Academy is an alternative public school located in Carlsbad, California, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 84 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 Seaside Academy has had a 4-year graduation rate ranging from 75% to 91.7% over the past 5 years, which is generally lower than the Carlsbad Unified School District average of around 73%. The school has also experienced significant fluctuations in chronic absenteeism, ranging from 5.7% to 82.6% over the past 5 years, which is notably higher than the district average. While the school outperforms the state average in English Language Arts/Literacy and Science, it underperforms the district and state averages in Mathematics, with only 28.57% proficiency in 2023-2024 compared to 61.6% for the district.

When compared to nearby alternative schools, Carlsbad Seaside Academy's performance is mixed. For example, JCS - Cedar Cove and Coastal Academy Charter generally outperform Carlsbad Seaside Academy in test scores, while Pivot Charter School - San Diego II, Vista Visions Academy, and Surfside Academy have lower test scores. However, Carlsbad Seaside Academy has seen a decrease in its student-teacher ratio over the past 3 years, from 25.8 to 11.7, which is lower than most nearby alternative schools.

Detail:

Public, Alternative K-12

3557 Monroe St.
Carlsbad, CA 92008-2785

(760) 331-5299

District: Carlsbad Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
514^th of 2,323 California Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $4,785

Student/teacher ratio: 11.7

Number of students: 84

Racial breakdown:

White:

53.6%

Hispanic:

31.0%

Two or more races:

6.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 21.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Carlsbad Seaside Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.28. (See more...)

Compare Details Carlsbad Seaside Academy ranks better than 77.9% of high schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.89. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Carlsbad Seaside Academy freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (53.6%), Hispanic (31%), two or more races (6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 21.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Carlsbad Seaside Academy is 11.7. (See more...)

Compare Carlsbad Seaside Academy employs 7.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Carlsbad Seaside Academy is $4,785.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Carlsbad Seaside Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Carlsbad Seaside Academy 514^th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Carlsbad Seaside Academy in the ranking list.)

Carlsbad Unified:

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

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Rank History for Carlsbad Seaside Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	95.28	128^th	2740	95.3%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Carlsbad Seaside Academy

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Rank History for all high school students at Carlsbad Seaside Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	72.51	151^st	1653	90.9%
2005	72.89	202^nd	1901	89.4%
2006	91.54	21^st	1968	98.9%
2007	74.88	191^st	2063	90.7%
2008	74.54	197^th	2117	90.7%
2009	61.85	418^th	2238	81.3%
2010	87.42	56^th	2281	97.5%
2011	73.82	232^nd	2367	90.2%
2012	88.50	42^nd	2354	98.2%
2013	62.31	476^th	2426	80.4%
2015	86.51	245^th	1994	87.7%
2016	80.10	376^th	2039	81.6%
2017	88.41	233^rd	2021	88.5%
2018	96.11	60^th	2017	97.0%
2022	91.70	176^th	2123	91.7%
2023	75.40	407^th	2348	82.7%
2024	67.89	514^th	2323	77.9%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Carlsbad Seaside Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	73.35	380^th	2247	83.1%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Carlsbad Seaside Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	74.51	385^th	2118	81.8%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Carlsbad Seaside Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	72.93	419^th	2207	81.0%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Carlsbad Seaside Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	65.43	496^th	2142	76.8%

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Rank History for high school White students at Carlsbad Seaside Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	59.34	459^th	1434	68.0%
2024	50.27	589^th	1406	58.1%

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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.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Carlsbad Seaside Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2000	49	0	3	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	59
2001	85	3	4	12	1	n/a	n/a	4	109
2002	77	5	3	9	0	n/a	n/a	5	99
2003	77	5	3	9	0	n/a	n/a	5	99
2004	84	7	9	14	0	n/a	n/a	6	120
2005	77	2	4	14	0	n/a	n/a	6	103
2006	81	1	3	10	1	n/a	n/a	4	100
2007	86	3	4	6	0	n/a	n/a	7	106
2008	81	n/a	1	12	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	94
2009	77	1	0	9	0	0	4	0	91
2010	68	0	1	12	0	0	2	0	83
2011	49	0	2	8	0	0	3	0	62
2012	43	0	5	9	2	0	1	0	60
2013	35	1	3	9	2	0	0	0	50
2014	41	0	2	10	1	0	2	0	56
2015	38	0	2	3	0	0	4	0	47
2016	29	0	0	8	1	1	1	0	40
2017	40	0	1	4	0	1	2	0	48
2018	39	0	1	3	1	1	1	0	46
2019	33	1	1	9	1	0	4	0	49
2020	28	1	1	6	0	0	3	0	39
2021	470	1	68	179	4	0	97	1	820
2022	102	4	19	64	1	0	25	1	216
2023	45	2	3	26	1	0	5	2	84

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 Seaside Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	59	0.0	0.0	0
2001	109	3.8	28.7	9.5
2002	99	6.0	16.5	0
2003	99	6.0	16.5	0
2004	120	6.0	20.0	0
2005	103	8.6	12.0	0
2006	100	7.6	13.2	2.1
2007	106	4.6	23.0	4
2008	94	4.6	20.4	0
2009	91	3.0	22.8	0
2010	83	2.4	34.5	n/a
2011	62	n/a	n/a	4.8
2012	60	4.0	15.0	n/a
2013	50	2.1	23.8	6
2014	56	2.1	26.6	5.4
2015	47	2.0	23.5	0
2016	40	2.0	20.0	7.5
2017	48	2.0	24.0	10.4
2018	46	2.0	23.0	17.4
2019	49	2.0	24.5	22.4
2020	39	n/a	n/a	7.7
2021	820	31.7	25.8	11
2022	216	11.9	18.0	23.6
2023	84	7.1	11.7	21.4

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 Seaside Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	59	0.0	0.0	0
2001	109	3.8	28.7	9.5
2002	99	6.0	16.5	0
2003	99	6.0	16.5	0
2004	120	6.0	20.0	0
2005	103	8.6	12.0	0
2006	100	7.6	13.2	2.1
2007	106	4.6	23.0	4
2008	94	4.6	20.4	0
2009	91	3.0	22.8	0
2010	83	2.4	34.5	n/a
2011	62	n/a	n/a	4.8
2012	60	4.0	15.0	n/a
2013	50	2.1	23.8	6
2014	56	2.1	26.6	5.4
2015	47	2.0	23.5	0
2016	40	2.0	20.0	7.5
2017	48	2.0	24.0	10.4
2018	46	2.0	23.0	17.4
2019	49	2.0	24.5	22.4
2020	39	n/a	n/a	7.7
2021	820	31.7	25.8	11
2022	216	11.9	18.0	23.6
2023	84	7.1	11.7	21.4

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Carlsbad Seaside Academy

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$4,785

Data source: California Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Carlsbad Seaside Academy

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	49	84	71.4%
African American	1	2	100%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	1	3	200%
Hispanic	9	26	188.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	33	45	36.4%
Two or More Races	4	5	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	22.4%	21.4%	1%

Schools Near Carlsbad Seaside Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				CAST Science (2024)					Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)								Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)								% Completely Immunized (2022)	% Polio (2022)	% Hepatitis B (2022)	% Varicella (2022)	% DTP (2022)	% MMR (2022)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 5th Grade	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% DTP KG	% MMR KG	Total
Carlsbad Seaside Academy	Public, Alternative	K-12	3557 Monroe St.	Carlsbad	92008	San Diego County	Carlsbad Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 331-5299	84	7	11.7	21.4%	45 (53.6%)	2 (2.4%)	26 (31.0%)	3 (3.6%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (6.0%)								(n/a)					38.5								73.3								28.6							$4,785
Audeo Charter II	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	3821 Plaza Drive Ste. 402	Oceanside	92056	San Diego County	Audeo Charter II District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(858) 678-2050	219	7	31.7	55.3%	79 (36.1%)	5 (2.3%)	111 (50.7%)	4 (1.8%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (8.2%)								(n/a)		12.9	40.9	46.2	27.0				25.0	9.5	16.1	56.1	31.4				25.0	9.5	16.1	28.6	20.8
Surfside Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	1125 South Ditmar St.	Oceanside	92054	San Diego County	Oceanside Unified	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(760) 901-8600	315	11	29.7	73.7%	108 (34.3%)	9 (2.9%)	166 (52.7%)	8 (2.5%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.9%)	17 (5.4%)								(n/a)			6.0	14.7	12.3				21.4	50.0		29.8	33.8				13.3	33.3		7.2	13.9
Pacific View Charter	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	3670 Ocean Ranch Blvd.	Oceanside	92056	San Diego County	Pacific View Charter District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 757-0161	633	24	26.2	70.8%	107 (16.9%)	33 (5.2%)	431 (68.1%)	6 (0.9%)	3 (0.5%)	6 (0.9%)	41 (6.5%)								(n/a)		15.7	15.9	16.7	17.1				18.2	31.0	19.2	38.3	31.1				20.6	23.8	11.5	7.8	13.3
Coastal Academy Charter	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	4096 Calle Platino	Oceanside	92056	San Diego County	Coastal Academy Charter District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 631-4020	1,789	76	23.5	28.2%	1,009 (56.4%)	29 (1.6%)	432 (24.1%)	48 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.1%)	266 (14.9%)								(n/a)	46.0	50.0	35.6		43.0	64.4	55.3	54.8	64.5	53.1	70.3	61.4	60.3	58.6	56.1	39.5	61.3	39.4	54.4	33.9	47.7	78.5	85.3	83.4	81.0	82.8	81.6
Guajome Learning Centers	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	2000 North Santa Fe Ave.	Vista	92083	San Diego County	Guajome Learning Centers District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 631-8500	55	4	14.5	36.4%	11 (20.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (65.5%)	1 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (12.7%)								(n/a)		9.1	18.8		17.9						36.4	50.0	32.6						0.0	0.0	4.4
Guajome Park Academy Charter	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	2000 North Santa Fe Ave.	Vista	92083	San Diego County	Guajome Park Academy Charter District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 631-8500	1,346	76	17.7	57.4%	242 (18.0%)	16 (1.2%)	943 (70.1%)	37 (2.7%)	8 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	92 (6.8%)								(n/a)	49.1	19.8	33.9		29.2	76.1	64.7	67.3	29.0	44.1	28.7	64.2	45.2	66.7	56.9	52.7	13.0	23.7	10.8	20.2	24.7
Vista Springs Charter	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	700 East Bobier Ave.	Vista	92084	San Diego County	Vista Springs Charter District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(951) 252-8800	246	10	25.3	68.3%	50 (20.3%)	3 (1.2%)	166 (67.5%)	5 (2.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (8.1%)								(n/a)	20.0	14.3			18.4	42.9	31.0	45.0	33.3	22.2	28.6		34.6	57.1	20.7	25.0	16.7	11.1	14.3		23.9
Pivot Charter School - San Diego II	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1030 La Bonita Dr.	San Marcos	92078	San Diego County	Pivot Charter School - San Diego II District	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(760) 591-0217	83	6	13.8	45.8%	29 (34.9%)	3 (3.6%)	43 (51.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (7.2%)								(n/a)			18.8		16.1							55.6	44.0							11.1	12.0
Vista Visions Academy	Public, Alternative	K-12	1575 Bonair Dr.	Vista	92084	San Diego County	Vista Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 724-4785	92	8	12.1	64.1%	20 (21.7%)	2 (2.2%)	57 (62.0%)	5 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.2%)	6 (6.5%)								(n/a)			8.3		15.6							16.7	41.0							9.1	20.5							$36,777

Frequently Asked Questions about Carlsbad Seaside Academy

Is Carlsbad Seaside Academy a good school?

Carlsbad Seaside Academy ranks 514^th of 2323 California alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Carlsbad Seaside Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 84 students attended Carlsbad Seaside Academy.

What district is Carlsbad Seaside Academy in?

Carlsbad Unified

What is the racial makeup of Carlsbad Seaside Academy?

Students at Carlsbad Seaside Academy are 54% White, 31% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 2% African American, 2% Not Specified, 1% American Indian.

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