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3557 Lancer Way, Carlsbad, CA 92008-2729
Summary
Carlsbad High is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 87th percentile among comparable California schools.
76.0% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 48.6% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 76.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 48.6% |
| Reading State Rank | 198/1,596 (88th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 215/1,596 (87th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 24:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 2,336 |
| Low-Income Students | 747 (32.0%) |
| English Learners | 95 (4.1%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 0.9 points from last year and rose 8.2 points over the full period. Math fell 0.5 points from last year and rose 6.4 points over the full period.
•Math +6.4 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Asian and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
76.0% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 13% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 18.5-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
6.3% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 77.9% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 79% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 37% to 53%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
48.6% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 14% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 26.9-point math income gap is nearly twice as wide as the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
13.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 50.4% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Carlsbad High compare within the district?
Carlsbad High is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 9–12 schools in Carlsbad Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Carlsbad High rank in California?
Carlsbad High ranks No. 198 of 1,596 in reading and No. 215 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Carlsbad High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math among 2 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 61.9% meet the reading standard and 28.1% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Carlsbad High compare with other schools in Carlsbad?
Carlsbad High is No. 3 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 9–12 schools in Carlsbad with 2026 results.
Explore schools in CarlsbadHow does Carlsbad High compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Carlsbad High is No. 16 in reading and No. 25 in math proficiency among the 92 9–12 schools in San Diego County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Diego CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Carlsbad HighThis school | 48.6% | 76.0% |
| Sage Creek High | 60.2% | 79.5% |
| La Costa Canyon High | 58.0% | 81.7% |
