Carlmont High School

Carlmont High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1400 Alameda de las Pulgas,  Belmont, CA
Sequoia Union High School District
3.9
3.3
2,360 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ralph Crame
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
1370
Average ACT Score
30
Math Proficiency
69%
Reading Proficiency
88%
Average GPA
3.68
Graduation Rate
98%

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A
Teachers
A+
College Prep
B
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.68
Reading Proficiency
88%
Math Proficiency
69%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
115
Full Time Teachers
115
Teachers in First or Second Year
18.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1370
Math
690
Verbal
680
Average ACT
30
Math
30
English
31
Reading
31
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
20
AP Pass Rate
84.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
53.9%
State Average
17.9%
Science
34.7%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
257:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.6%
Male
49.4%
White
45.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
32.4%
Hispanic
14.9%
Two or more races
4.6%
Black
1.4%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#64 Best College Prep Public HS in California
#64 Best Public HS in California
#96 Best HS For Stem in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Los Angeles 619 Students
University of California - Berkeley 546 Students
University of California - Davis 537 Students
University of California - San Diego 527 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 511 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 465 Students
University of California - Irvine 421 Students
San Diego State University 370 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 360 Students
University of Southern California 332 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 292 Students
Psychology 210 Students
Biology 207 Students
Computer Science 151 Students
Economics 109 Students
Biotechnology 99 Students
Political Science and Government 94 Students
Communications 89 Students
Marketing 88 Students
Environmental Science 86 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 291 Reviews
4.0 Junior
3/26/2025
My overall experience with Carlmont high school is not a bad school. It has good education. It has some good teachers(the ones I have experienced with). It has many subjects and many classes to take in the school. The school has very interesting students. The school has a good vice principal and principal. A good place to make friends. There are some teachers that students may or may not like and either have good or bad experience with. I wouldn't say it's one of my favorite schools here but it's not a bad school to attend.
5.0 Senior
3/15/2025
Over the past 4 years at CHS, I have made countless friends and created invaluable memories. I have many teachers who have supported me both academically and personally. Our school is extremely diverse and cultural, which I appreciate and am grateful for. Overall, I think Carlmont is an amazing school with lots to offer. If there is one change I would ask for, it would be for cleaner bathrooms.
5.0 Senior
3/3/2025
Great school that cares about its students, especially in preperation for the world outside of school.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 10 Reviews
2.0 other
8/22/2025
I attended this school in the 1970s. It was like living through the book Lord of the Flys.
2.0 other
6/10/2021
Having attended Carlmont High School myself I find many of this school's teachers to have the wrong approach to learning. Nearly all classes are based around memorizing and busywork, close to zero focus is placed on developing useful life skills other than in math and science classes. I personally f...
5.0 parent
6/2/2018
My daughter loves attending Carlmont. They support STEM courses well. There is a special focus on BioTech
5.0 parent
5/12/2018
Excellent have sent all four of my children here

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Carlmont High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Belmont, CA and is served by the Sequoia Union High School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 2,360 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 69% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 88% are proficient in reading. Carlmont High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.68, the graduation rate is 98%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1370 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $2,689,824. Discover additional schools in the area, like Hillcrest At Youth Services Center, San Mateo County Special Education School, Redwood High School, and more. Learn more about what Belmont has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Carlmont High School.

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