Is Sage Creek High a good school?

Yes! Sage Creek High is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 74 th of 2323 California high schools.

How many students attend Sage Creek High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,358 students attended Sage Creek High.

What is the racial makeup of Sage Creek High?

Students at Sage Creek High are 48% White, 26% Hispanic, 13% Asian, 10% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Sage Creek High

Summary:

Sage Creek High is a public high school located in Carlsbad, California, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,392 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.

Sage Creek High has consistently performed exceptionally well, ranking among the top high schools in California. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 74th out of 2,323 California high schools and received a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. This high ranking has been maintained over the past several years, with the school ranking 66th, 83rd, 91st, and 133rd in the previous school years. The school's students consistently outperform their peers in the Carlsbad Unified School District and the state of California in standardized test scores, with impressive results in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

Compared to nearby schools, Carlsbad High and Carlsbad Village Academy, Sage Creek High significantly outperforms them in academic metrics, graduation rates, and dropout rates. The school's consistent high performance across multiple years and various metrics, including its statewide rankings, is a testament to its commitment to academic excellence and the effectiveness of its educational programs. Additionally, Sage Creek High's strong performance across different student subgroups, including traditionally underserved populations, suggests a focus on equity and inclusive practices.

Detail:

Public 9-12

3900 Bobcat Blvd.
Carlsbad, CA 92010-5573

(760) 331-6600

District: Carlsbad Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
74^th of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,866

Student/teacher ratio: 23.9

Number of students: 1,358

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.2%

Hispanic:

25.9%

Asian:

13.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 18.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sage Creek High ranks better than 96.8% of high schools in California. It also ranks first among 3 ranked high schools in the Carlsbad Unified School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.29. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Sage Creek High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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

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

Compare Details Student population at Sage Creek High is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (48.2%), Hispanic (25.9%), Asian (13.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 18.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Carlsbad Unified School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sage Creek High is 23.9, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Carlsbad Unified School District! (See more...)

Compare Sage Creek High employs 56.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sage Creek High is $6,866, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Carlsbad Unified School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sage Creek High:

SchoolDigger ranks Sage Creek High 74^th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Sage Creek High in the ranking list.)

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Carlsbad Unified:

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

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Rank History for all students at Sage Creek High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2016	95.19	67^th	2039	96.7%
2017	93.89	112^th	2021	94.5%
2018	93.31	133^rd	2017	93.4%
2019	95.36	91^st	2133	95.7%
2022	96.54	83^rd	2123	96.1%
2023	96.33	66^th	2348	97.2%
2024	95.29	74^th	2323	96.8%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Sage Creek High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	73.18	100^th	366	72.7%
2019	90.61	20^th	422	95.3%
2022	84.83	46^th	515	91.1%
2023	90.90	30^th	786	96.2%
2024	92.14	23^rd	804	97.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Sage Creek High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	87.85	61^st	1547	96.1%
2024	91.94	44^th	1534	97.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sage Creek High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	84.89	242^nd	1862	87.0%
2019	65.52	550^th	1937	71.6%
2022	86.42	195^th	1943	90.0%
2023	95.50	85^th	2247	96.2%
2024	94.90	70^th	2235	96.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Sage Creek High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	90.96	138^th	1760	92.2%
2019	91.41	137^th	1833	92.5%
2022	95.72	74^th	1858	96.0%
2023	95.52	67^th	2118	96.8%
2024	94.13	77^th	2098	96.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Sage Creek High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	97.96	37^th	1052	96.5%
2019	99.90	3^rd	1117	99.7%
2022	99.86	6^th	1161	99.5%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at Sage Creek High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	70.61	46^th	168	72.6%
2023	96.06	6^th	233	97.4%
2024	93.71	10^th	234	95.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Sage Creek High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	93.87	119^th	1834	93.5%
2019	96.25	71^st	1880	96.2%
2022	96.18	83^rd	1916	95.7%
2023	96.43	65^th	2207	97.1%
2024	95.17	80^th	2172	96.3%

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Rank History for Asian students at Sage Creek High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	92.27	9^th	581	98.5%
2019	86.95	53^rd	582	90.9%
2022	83.66	70^th	581	88.0%
2023	79.73	130^th	731	82.2%
2024	81.43	89^th	712	87.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Sage Creek High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	88.78	60^th	720	91.7%
2024	86.69	67^th	721	90.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sage Creek High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	86.09	208^th	1742	88.1%
2019	85.17	182^nd	1814	90.0%
2022	91.55	116^th	1861	93.8%
2023	95.62	58^th	2142	97.3%
2024	93.43	74^th	2125	96.5%

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Rank History for White students at Sage Creek High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	87.29	106^th	1173	91.0%
2019	90.48	73^rd	1222	94.0%
2022	92.01	58^th	1204	95.2%
2023	91.98	50^th	1434	96.5%
2024	87.87	79^th	1406	94.4%

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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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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2014	179	9	33	63	5	3	16	0	308
2015	413	18	87	155	6	2	41	0	722
2016	560	20	106	231	7	2	74	0	1000
2017	679	24	137	299	7	1	104	0	1251
2018	661	23	154	303	4	2	110	0	1257
2019	695	24	160	319	5	4	113	0	1320
2020	674	18	162	354	5	4	109	0	1326
2021	699	19	173	360	5	3	119	1	1379
2022	734	24	191	374	1	3	122	2	1451
2023	684	22	177	377	0	0	129	3	1392
2024	654	24	180	352	1	0	140	7	1358

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 Sage Creek High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	308	11.6	26.4	13.6
2015	722	26.0	27.7	18.4
2016	1000	39.0	25.6	14.5
2017	1251	47.4	26.3	16
2018	1257	47.5	26.4	20.7
2019	1320	50.6	26.0	18
2020	1326	n/a	n/a	22.4
2021	1379	52.9	26.0	18.9
2022	1451	59.4	24.4	16.7
2023	1392	57.3	24.2	19.5
2024	1358	56.6	23.9	18.1

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 Sage Creek High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	308	11.6	26.4	13.6
2015	722	26.0	27.7	18.4
2016	1000	39.0	25.6	14.5
2017	1251	47.4	26.3	16
2018	1257	47.5	26.4	20.7
2019	1320	50.6	26.0	18
2020	1326	n/a	n/a	22.4
2021	1379	52.9	26.0	18.9
2022	1451	59.4	24.4	16.7
2023	1392	57.3	24.2	19.5
2024	1358	56.6	23.9	18.1

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Sage Creek High

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$6,866

Data source: California Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sage Creek High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 91^st of 2133 High schools	Ranks 66^th of 2348 High schools	1.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Sage Creek High)	82.1	82.3	0.2%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Carlsbad Unified)	71.7	76.2	4.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	57.3	55.4	1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Sage Creek High)	58.9	63.3	4.5%
11th Grade Mathematics (Carlsbad Unified)	56.4	50.9	5.5%
11th Grade Mathematics (California)	32.2	27.4	4.9%
12th Grade Science (Sage Creek High)	55.6	70.3	14.7%
12th Grade Science (Carlsbad Unified)	42.5	66.9	24.4%
12th Grade Science (California)	25.6	26.9	1.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1320	1392	5.5%
African American	24	22	8.3%
American Indian	5	0	100%
Asian	160	177	10.6%
Hispanic	319	377	18.2%
Pacific Islander	4	0	100%
White	695	684	1.6%
Two or More Races	113	129	14.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	18%	19.5%	1.6%

Schools Near Sage Creek High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CAST Science (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)		Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)		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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 10th Grade	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
Sage Creek High	Public	9-12	3900 Bobcat Blvd.	Carlsbad	92010	San Diego County	Carlsbad Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 331-6600	1,358	57	23.9	18.1%	654 (48.2%)	24 (1.8%)	352 (25.9%)	180 (13.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	140 (10.3%)	95.3	74^th of 2323 public high schools	96.8%		96.3	66^th of 2348 public high schools	97.2%	8			65.2	65.2	84.2	84.2	56.9	56.9	$6,866
Rancho Buena Vista High	Public	9-12	1601 Longhorn Dr.	Vista	92081	San Diego County	Vista Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 727-7284	1,962	95	20.5	59.5%	421 (21.5%)	34 (1.7%)	1,323 (67.4%)	73 (3.7%)	7 (0.4%)	17 (0.9%)	81 (4.1%)	67.8	515^th of 2323 public high schools	77.8%		66.1	538^th of 2348 public high schools	77.1%	23		34.0	25.7	30.1	65.7	65.7	36.6	36.6	$9,279
Carlsbad High	Public	9-12	3557 Monroe St.	Carlsbad	92008	San Diego County	Carlsbad Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 331-5100	2,365	104	22.7	20.4%	1,442 (61.0%)	34 (1.4%)	619 (26.2%)	72 (3.0%)	7 (0.3%)	7 (0.3%)	182 (7.7%)	83	280^th of 2323 public high schools	87.9%		83.1	270^th of 2348 public high schools	88.5%	10		50.1		49.8	67.8	67.8	42.2	42.2	$7,441
Carlsbad Village Academy	Public	10-12	3557 Monroe St.	Carlsbad	92008	San Diego County	Carlsbad Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 331-5100	50	6	8.6	46.0%	16 (32.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (54.0%)	3 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.0%)	1 (2.0%)	21.6	1633^rd of 2323 public high schools	29.7%		53.8	788^th of 2348 public high schools	66.4%	845		11.1		11.1	36.8	36.8	0.0	0.0	$9,295
Major General Raymond Murray High	Public	10-12	215 North Melrose Dr.	Vista	92083	San Diego County	Vista Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 631-2502	200	13	15.0	77.0%	10 (5.0%)	4 (2.0%)	176 (88.0%)	4 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.5%)	9.9	2028^th of 2323 public high schools	12.7%		10.9	2008^th of 2348 public high schools	14.5%	20		1.9	1.5	1.6	12.1	12.1	1.7	1.7	$14,272
SIATech	Public, Charter	10-12	2611 Temple Heights Dr. Ste. A	Oceanside	92056	San Diego County	SIATech District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 945-1227	1,080	43	25.3	93.1%	86 (8.0%)	154 (14.3%)	750 (69.4%)	16 (1.5%)	8 (0.7%)	7 (0.6%)	59 (5.5%)	15.6	1800^th of 2323 public high schools	22.5%		17.4	1766^th of 2348 public high schools	24.8%	34			13.4	12.9	23.3	23.3	1.9	1.9
North County Trade Technical High	Public, Charter	9-12	1132 N Melrose Drive Ste. 501	Vista	92083	San Diego County	North County Trade Technical High District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 598-0782	133	12	11.1	55.6%	31 (23.3%)	2 (1.5%)	83 (62.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	14 (10.5%)	32.3	1359^th of 2323 public high schools	41.5%		33.5	1318^th of 2348 public high schools	43.9%	41	11.1	21.1	19.4	16.7	38.5	38.5	15.4	15.4
El Camino High	Public	9-12	400 Rancho del Oro Dr.	Oceanside	92057	San Diego County	Oceanside Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 901-8000	2,526	106	23.7	69.4%	443 (17.5%)	106 (4.2%)	1,561 (61.8%)	166 (6.6%)	3 (0.1%)	53 (2.1%)	183 (7.2%)	59.3	653^rd of 2323 public high schools	71.9%		58.3	686^th of 2348 public high schools	70.8%	33		33.2	34.2	33.7	47.9	47.9	26.6	26.6	$11,431
San Marcos High	Public	9-12	1615 San Marcos Blvd.	San Marcos	92078	San Diego County	San Marcos Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 290-2200	3,201	119	26.9	32.6%	1,384 (43.2%)	33 (1.0%)	1,316 (41.1%)	241 (7.5%)	5 (0.2%)	9 (0.3%)	213 (6.7%)	66.2	532^nd of 2323 public high schools	77.1%		71.6	458^th of 2348 public high schools	80.5%	74		43.1	17.7	42.5	53.2	53.2	29.7	29.7	$6,970
Vista Adult Transition Center	Public	12	325 East Bobier Dr.	Vista	92084	San Diego County	Vista Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 758-3400	118	9	13.8	42.4%	27 (22.9%)	5 (4.2%)	81 (68.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.4%)								(n/a)									$36,777

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