- Enrollment
- 1,289
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Carlsbad, CA
Carlsbad High
Federal NCES profile for Carlsbad High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060750000709
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carlsbad High earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Carlsbad · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.1:1
- large classes for California
- 21.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Carlsbad High has class sizes larger than 72% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carlsbad High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Carlsbad, CA.
School address
District: Carlsbad Unified · California
NCES ID 060750000709 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+75 students YoY
Carlsbad High held near 2,365 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+75 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 97.7 → 104.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+75 students YoY 060750000709 · Carlsbad, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,336 enr · 24.1:1 · 21.9% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Sage Creek High (1,289 students)
Carlsbad High held near 2,365 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+75 headcount). Teacher FTE added 97.7 → 104.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Carlsbad High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Carlsbad High
2,336 students
- Sage Creek Hig
Sage Creek High
1,289 students
- Aviara Oaks Mi
Aviara Oaks Middle
991 students
- Valley Middle 807
Valley Middle
807 students
- Hope Elementar 659
Hope Elementary
659 students
- Calavera Hills 655
Calavera Hills Middle
655 students
What this shows Carlsbad High reports 2,336 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carlsbad High compares
Carlsbad High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.9% | ▼ 61% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,336 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.1:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,336
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 72% in California - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
27.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,022
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 467 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 61.7%
Hispanic or Latino 25.4%
Two or More 8.0%
Asian 2.8%
African American 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 61.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.7, Carlsbad High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carlsbad Unified reports $15,022 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carlsbad High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sage Creek High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Aviara Oaks Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valley Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hope Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Calavera Hills Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carlsbad High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 991
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar high schools in Carlsbad
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,336 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carlsbad High
How many students attend Carlsbad High?
Carlsbad High has 2,336 students enrolled. It is a high school in Carlsbad, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,290 (2022-23) → 2,365 (2023-24), nearly flat (+75).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carlsbad High?
The student-teacher ratio at Carlsbad High is 24.1:1, which is 12% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carlsbad High?
21.9% of students at Carlsbad High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carlsbad High?
The largest demographic group at Carlsbad High is White at 61.7% of enrollment, in Carlsbad, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carlsbad High?
Carlsbad High has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Carlsbad High rank among high schools in Carlsbad?
By Resource Investment Index, Carlsbad High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Carlsbad, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Carlsbad on the city page.
What other schools are in Carlsbad Unified?
Besides Carlsbad High, Carlsbad Unified also operates Sage Creek High (1,289 students), Aviara Oaks Middle (991 students), and Valley Middle (807 students). See the Carlsbad Unified district page for the complete list.