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3600 Ocean Avenue, Carmel, CA 93923-8239
Summary
Carmel High is an excellent school.
Reading and math results average to the 96th percentile among comparable California schools.
87.0% of students met California's reading standard, and it is quickly trending up.
61.3% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 87.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 61.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 49/1,596 (97th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 95/1,596 (94th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 14:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 780 |
| Low-Income Students | 118 (15.1%) |
| English Learners | 10 (1.3%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 5.3 points from last year and rose 10.8 points over the full period. Math fell 4.5 points from last year and rose 12.0 points over the full period.
•Math +12.0 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Two or more races and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
87.0% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 4% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 17.8-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 65% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 39% to 63%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
61.3% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 6% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 34.4-point math income gap is wider than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
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 Carmel High rank in California?
Carmel High ranks No. 49 of 1,596 in reading and No. 95 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Carmel High compare with other schools in Monterey County?
Carmel High is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 15 9–12 schools in Monterey County with 2026 results.
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