Carlsbad High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Carlsbad, California 92008 · Carlsbad Unified
#175 of 1,343 high schools in California
#4642 of 16,910 nationally
About Carlsbad High
Carlsbad High is a public high located in Carlsbad, in the Carlsbad Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 2,336 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 64.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 175th of 1,343 ranked high schools in California. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (6th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 2,336.
There are 21 schools in Carlsbad; Carlsbad High ranks 18th of 21 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)58%
- Reading proficiency (30%)68%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)31.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)23.8
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 Carlsbad High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 2,336
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 31.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 23.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 68%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 58%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Carlsbad High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Magnolia Elementary
Carlsbad · Public elementary · Grades K–5
488 students · 531 m away
Valley Middle
Carlsbad · Public middle · Grades 6–8
807 students · 641 m away
Buena Vista Elementary
Carlsbad · Public elementary · Grades K–5
281 students · 1.4 km away
Jefferson Elementary
Carlsbad · Public elementary · Grades K–5
471 students · 1.6 km away
Kelly Elementary
Carlsbad · Public elementary · Grades K–5
449 students · 2.4 km away
Hope Elementary
Carlsbad · Public elementary · Grades K–5
659 students · 2.4 km away
South Oceanside Elementary
Oceanside · Public elementary · Grades K–5
487 students · 3.0 km away
Palmquist Elementary
Oceanside · Public elementary · Grades K–5
512 students · 3.4 km away
Lincoln Middle
Oceanside · Public middle · Grades 6–8
621 students · 3.5 km away
Calavera Hills Elementary
Carlsbad · Public elementary · Grades K–5
441 students · 3.7 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in California with a comparable Enrollment.
Sunny Hills High
Fullerton · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,337 students
Edison High
Fresno · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,339 students
Granite Hills High
El Cajon · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,331 students
East Bakersfield High
Bakersfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,331 students
Heritage High
Menifee · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,330 students
Katella High
Anaheim · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,326 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Carlsbad High a good school?
Carlsbad High has a Success Index (US) of 64.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #175 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 Carlsbad High rank in California?
Carlsbad High ranks #175 of 1,343 high schools in California and #4642 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Carlsbad High?
Carlsbad High had 2,336 students in 2025.
Is Carlsbad High a elementary school or a high school?
Carlsbad High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Carlsbad High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Carlsbad High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.