Carlsbad High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Carlsbad, New Mexico 88220 · Carlsbad
#10 of 156 high schools in New Mexico
#5056 of 16,910 nationally
About Carlsbad High
Carlsbad High is a public high located in Carlsbad, in the Carlsbad school district of New Mexico, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,685 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 62.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 10th of 156 ranked high schools in New Mexico. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (19th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,685.
There are 13 schools in Carlsbad; Carlsbad High ranks 9th of 10 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)22%
- 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 Carlsbad High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,685
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 22%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 19.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Carlsbad High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Carlsbad Early College High
Carlsbad · Public high · Grades 9–12
200 students · 1.2 km away
Sunset Elementary
Carlsbad · Public elementary · Grades K–5
438 students · 1.9 km away
Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus
Carlsbad · Public middle · Grades 6–8
740 students · 2.2 km away
Early Childhood Education Center
Carlsbad · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
207 students · 2.5 km away
Hillcrest Preschool
Carlsbad · Public other · Grades PK–PK
316 students · 2.5 km away
Cottonwood Elementary
Carlsbad · Public elementary · Grades K–5
684 students · 2.6 km away
Monterrey Elementary
Carlsbad · Public elementary · Grades K–5
366 students · 2.7 km away
Carlsbad Intermediate School - Pr Leyva Campus
Carlsbad · Public middle · Grades 6–8
908 students · 2.8 km away
Ocotillo Elementary
Carlsbad · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
621 students · 2.9 km away
Jefferson Montessori
Carlsbad · Charter other · Grades K–12
215 students · 3.1 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in New Mexico with a comparable Enrollment.
Las Cruces High
Las Cruces · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,703 students
Centennial High School
Las Cruces · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,713 students
Farmington High
Farmington · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,747 students
Sandia High
Albuquerque · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,618 students
Albuquerque High
Albuquerque · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,568 students
West Mesa High
Albuquerque · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,565 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Carlsbad High a good school?
Carlsbad High has a Success Index (US) of 62.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #10 of 156 in New Mexico. 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 New Mexico?
Carlsbad High ranks #10 of 156 high schools in New Mexico and #5056 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Carlsbad High?
Carlsbad High had 1,685 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.