Top Rankings
Carlsbad Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 3,701 students in Carlsbad Unified School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public high schools in California.
Public High Schools in Carlsbad Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 51% statewide average).
The top-ranked public high schools in Carlsbad Unified School District are Sage Creek High School, Carlsbad Seaside Academy and Carlsbad High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Public High School in Carlsbad Unified School District have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sage Creek High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
16 Schools
2,801 Schools
# Students
10,678 Students
2,122,788 Students
# Teachers
469 Teachers
101,054 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Carlsbad Unified School District, which is ranked #116 of all 1,904 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#111 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
29%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
6%
12%
% Hispanic
26%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
56%
21%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,566 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,096 is higher than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$177 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$204 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,566
$20,100
Spending / Student
$19,096
$18,511
Best Carlsbad Unified School District Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sage Creek High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3900 Bobcat Blvd.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-6600
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,289 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Carlsbad Seaside Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3557 Lancer Way
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-5200
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-5200
Gr: K-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Carlsbad High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3557 Lancer Way
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-5100
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 2,336 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
Carlsbad Village Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3557 Lancer Way
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-5200
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-5200
Gr: 10-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
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