Carlsbad High School

Carlsbad High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
3557 Lancer Way,  Carlsbad, CA
Carlsbad Unified School District
3.9
3.0
2,287 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Joshua Porter
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Average SAT Score
1280
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
49%
Reading Proficiency
77%
Average GPA
3.66
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A
Teachers
A-
College Prep
B+
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.66
Reading Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
49%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers
98
Full Time Teachers
98
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1280
Math
640
Verbal
650
Average ACT
28
Math
27
English
29
Reading
29
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
19
AP Pass Rate
84%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
22.4%
State Average
19.4%
Science
14.4%
State Average
11.2%
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
459:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.7%
Female
48.2%
White
61.7%
Hispanic
25.4%
Two or more races
8%
Asian
2.2%
Black
1.6%
Filipino
<1%
Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
San Diego State University 469 Students
University of California - San Diego 420 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 413 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 392 Students
Cal Poly 389 Students
University of California - Berkeley 290 Students
University of California - Irvine 230 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 230 Students
University of Southern California 218 Students
University of California - Davis 216 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 316 Students
Psychology 159 Students
Biology 123 Students
Nursing 85 Students
Marketing 81 Students
Political Science and Government 81 Students
Finance 72 Students
Environmental Science 68 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 63 Students
Communications 62 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 514 Reviews
4.0 Alum
9/16/2025
Carlsbad High School was a very sport heavy school. Football was one of the biggest sports there and the games were always a pretty big deal. This made a lot of the students have very strong school spirit which was very fun. The academics there were decent and the majority of the teachers were kind.
5.0 Alum
6/16/2025
Only bad parts would be the bathrooms, students would make them unusable, causing them to be locked.
4.0 Alum
3/13/2025
I had an okay experience at Carlsbad High School. I wasn't involved in many clubs or any sports, but I built many wonderful relationships with my teachers, especially senior year.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 23 Reviews
1.0 parent
4/30/2026
The pros are that they have a lot of electives and learning pathways and great opportunities for the students. The biggest con is the principal, Julie Redfield. She allows her teachers to get away with discriminatory behaviors towards students even when their are documented witnesses and the teacher...
5.0 parent
4/27/2023
I have two students at CHS and it’s a great high school with seniors continuing on to an impressive list of colleges. They have a solid AP and honors offering, as well as career training for both college and non-college bound kids. Athletics are robust and the AD is fantastic- very involved and enco...
1.0 parent
4/24/2023
I sent my son here for 1 year. It was the worst experience ever. He is a straight A student and very sports oriented. He played Freshmen baseball for them but was never given a chance. The coach had a dad coaching freshmen baseball and the guy was a complete embarrassment to the school and a bad exa...
5.0 parent
2/18/2023
Three of my children have gone to Carlsbad High School. They have all had a great experience. It's a big school, but there is something for everyone. Tons of clubs, great assortment of athletics, high ranking football team. They also have tennis, diving, swimming, waterpolo, lacrosse, dance and chee...

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Carlsbad High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Carlsbad, CA and is served by the Carlsbad Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,287 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 24:1. Academic records show that 49% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 77% are proficient in reading. Carlsbad High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.66, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1280 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $1,765,883. Discover additional schools in the area, like Surfside Academy, Sage Creek High, Oceanside High School, and more. Learn more about what Carlsbad has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Carlsbad High School.

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