Carlmont High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Belmont, California 94002 · Sequoia Union High
#18 of 1,343 high schools in California
#1202 of 16,910 nationally
About Carlmont High
Carlmont High is a public high located in Belmont, in the Sequoia Union High school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 2,360 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 80.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of high schools in United States and 18th of 1,343 ranked high schools in California. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (19th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 2,360.
There are 6 schools in Belmont; Carlmont High ranks 4th of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)73%
- Reading proficiency (30%)85%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)9.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)19.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Carlmont High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 2,360
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 9.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 19.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 85%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 73%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Carlmont High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Tierra Linda Middle
San Carlos · Public middle · Grades 6–8
451 students · 330 m away
Mariposa
San Carlos · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
322 students · 330 m away
San Carlos Charter Learning Center
San Carlos · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
377 students · 541 m away
Arundel Elementary
San Carlos · Public elementary · Grades K–3
388 students · 1.2 km away
Heather Elementary
San Carlos · Public elementary · Grades K–3
320 students · 1.9 km away
Cipriani Elementary
Belmont · Public elementary · Grades K–5
471 students · 2.0 km away
Central Elementary
Belmont · Public elementary · Grades K–5
437 students · 2.1 km away
Ralston Intermediate
Belmont · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,082 students · 2.2 km away
Brittan Acres Elementary
San Carlos · Public elementary · Grades K–3
411 students · 2.3 km away
Central Middle
San Carlos · Public middle · Grades 6–8
443 students · 2.4 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in California with a comparable Enrollment.
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2,360 students
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2,368 students
Liberty High
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2,369 students
Oak Hills High
Oak Hills · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,370 students
William J. (Pete) Knight High
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Frequently asked questions
Is Carlmont High a good school?
Carlmont High has a Success Index (US) of 80.4 out of 100 (Top 10% of high schools in United States) and ranks #18 of 1,343 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Carlmont High rank in California?
Carlmont High ranks #18 of 1,343 high schools in California and #1202 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Carlmont High?
Carlmont High had 2,360 students in 2025.
Is Carlmont High a elementary school or a high school?
Carlmont High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Carlmont High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Carlmont High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.