Carlsbad High
Carlsbad, CA · Carlsbad Unified · Grades 9-12
183rd of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 88%▲ Improving
Carlsbad High ranking
SchoolRow ranks Carlsbad High 183rd of 1,528 California high schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 88% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 83th in 2015 to 88th in 2025 — improving.
Carlsbad High test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 514 students tested
Carlsbad High students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 2,365 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 59.1% | 61.0% | ▲ 1.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 25.1% | 26.2% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.3% | 7.7% | ▲ 3.4 pts | |
| Asian | 7.8% | 3.0% | ▼ 4.8 pts | |
| Black | 1.8% | 1.4% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.9% | 0.3% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Carlsbad High
Typical home value $1.46M in zip 92008 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2019
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Carlsbad High
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Carlsbad Village AcademyCarlsbad Unified · 0 mi away
- –Carlsbad Seaside AcademyCarlsbad Unified · 0 mi away
- 1Surfside High (Continuation)Oceanside Unified · 2.8 mi away1,512th of 1,528
ELA 3% · Math 0% - 4Oceanside HighOceanside Unified · 3.5 mi away927th of 1,528
ELA 42% · Math 20% - –Oceanside Unified School District Adult Transition ProgramOceanside Unified · 3.7 mi away
- 7El Camino HighOceanside Unified · 3.9 mi away597th of 1,528
ELA 54% · Math 32% - 8Rancho Buena Vista HighVista Unified · 4.7 mi away409th of 1,528
ELA 62% · Math 39% - 10Sage Creek HighCarlsbad Unified · 4.7 mi away129th of 1,528
ELA 77% · Math 59%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Carlsbad High in?
Carlsbad High is part of the Carlsbad Unified district in Carlsbad, California.
Is Carlsbad High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Carlsbad High 183rd of 1,528 California high schools (better than 88% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Carlsbad High?
White 61%, Hispanic 26%, Two or more races 8%, Asian 3% (2,365 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Carlsbad High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92008 is $1.46M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.