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1 Maverick Way, Carlsbad, CA 92009-8957
Summary
La Costa Canyon High is an excellent school.
Reading and math results average to the 93rd percentile among comparable California schools.
81.7% of students met California's reading standard, and it is quickly trending up.
58.0% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 81.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 58.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 112/1,596 (93rd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 122/1,596 (92nd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,774 |
| Low-Income Students | 326 (18.4%) |
| English Learners | 47 (2.6%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 8.0 points from last year and rose 12.0 points over the full period. Math rose 7.4 points from last year and rose 18.0 points over the full period.
•Math +18.0 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. White and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
81.7% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 8% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 23.7-point reading income gap is 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
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 64% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 38% to 46%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
58.0% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 8% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 21.0-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 La Costa Canyon High compare within the district?
La Costa Canyon High is No. 2 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 5 9–12 schools in San Dieguito Union High with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does La Costa Canyon High rank in California?
La Costa Canyon High ranks No. 112 of 1,596 in reading and No. 122 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 La Costa Canyon High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in reading and No. 3 in math among 4 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 61.8% meet the reading standard and 40.3% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does La Costa Canyon High compare with other schools in Carlsbad?
La Costa Canyon High is No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 3 9–12 schools in Carlsbad with 2026 results.
Explore schools in CarlsbadHow does La Costa Canyon High compare with other schools in San Diego County?
La Costa Canyon High is No. 9 in reading and No. 12 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.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| La Costa Canyon HighThis school | 58.0% | 81.7% |
| Canyon Crest Academy | 85.7% | 91.9% |
| San Dieguito HS Academy | 49.8% | 72.3% |
