Skip to Main Content
© Mapbox / © OpenStreetMap
School
Carlsbad Unified School District

Carlsbad High School

#1,454 in Best Public High Schools in America
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Carlsbad, CA
  • 497 reviews
A
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    A
  2. Diversity
    A-
  3. Teachers
    A-
  4. College Prep
    A
  5. Clubs & Activities
    B-
  6. Health & Safety
    A-
  7. Administration
    B
  8. Sports
    A
  9. Food
    B
  10. Resources & Facilities
    C-
View Full Report Card
Carlsbad High School is a highly rated, public school located in Carlsbad, CA. It has 2,434 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 26 to 1. According to state test scores, 47% of students are at least proficient in math and 66% in reading.
Address
3557 Monroe St.
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Telephone
(760) 331-5100
Website
carlsbadusd.k12.ca.us

Carlsbad High School Rankings

Niche ranks nearly 100,000 schools and districts based on statistics and millions of opinions from students and parents.

Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
66%
Percent Proficient - Math
47%
Average Graduation Rate
96%
Average SAT
1240
380 responses
Average ACT
27
203 responses
AP Enrollment
41%
Niche College Admissions Calculator
Popular Colleges

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following colleges.

Do You Work at Carlsbad High School? Claim Your School Today!
Claim your free account to keep your school's data up-to-date and get insights on user activity for your profile.
Living in the Area
A
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Crime & Safety
    B
  2. Diversity
    A-
  3. Cost of Living
    D+
  4. Good for Families
    A
Area Feel
Suburban
Median Household Income
$97,145
National
$55,322
Median Rent
$1,830
National
$949
Median Home Value
$674,400
National
$184,700

Culture & Safety

Health & Safety
A-
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
90%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.50 responses
Poll
74%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.50 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 188 responses
Report
  • Prom, clubs, sports
    18%
  • CHSTV
    15%
  • Sports, especially basketball and football
    14%
  • Senior week
    14%
  • Prom
    12%
  • Homecoming parade
    9%
  • Student newspaper
    3%

Students

Diversity
A-
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
2,434
Free or Reduced Lunch
18%
80%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.61 responses
80%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.61 responses
87%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.61 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$81,140
Teachers in First/Second Year
2.8%
59%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.79 responses
70%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.79 responses
68%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.79 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
B-
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
Expenses Per Student
$10,178/ year
National
$12,239
88%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.86 responses
47%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.86 responses
66%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.86 responses
Schools like Carlsbad High School
More

Carlsbad High School Reviews

497 reviews
All Categories
Most of the teachers are motivated, and some go way above and beyond. The AP courses offered are all taught passionately with details, and the students taking them are hardworking and enjoy learning. People really try hard to fit in but also try really hard to be different which is interesting. Carlsbad High School is probably 70% white, 20% Hispanic, and 10% other. Athletics are well rounded; in fact, everything is well rounded and not extremely lacking. The only annoying thing would be being able to enter and exit only through the main gate. The "prowlers" stand by the side doors during lunch hours JUST to make sure we don't enter through, which doesn't make sense because we're obviously students (and we could show them our ID otherwise), and it takes an extra 10 minutes walking to/from class by being forced to use the main entrance. All in all though, we have pretty solid school spirit and a great group of students and staff.
Start Your Review of Carlsbad High School
Rate It!
Carlsbad High is a world of opportunity. Seize those opportunities! The people on the Speech and Debate team are amazing, everyone at any club you join is a helpful, kind person and the school staff are always there to help you out. What I most like is that the teachers make learning easy and interesting.
Carlsbad High is seriously the best.
I loved going to Carlsbad High School. I am so glad I choose to attend the school. Carlsbad helped me prepare for my future and decide what I wanted to do with my life. Carlsbad helped me get my first job and realize my passion for the law, so I will be going to law school. The teachers, for the most part, are very kind and helpful. They care about the well-being of their students and support them all. The school has great resources for anything and everything you could ever need. The school spirit there is amazing, we didn't get the title of Most Spirited School In America for nothing. The students there make it such a welcoming and happy environment for all who come to the school. Also, there is a club for everything and anything, there is something for everyone to love.