How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Carlsbad Seaside Academy | Sage Creek High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Carlsbad, CA | Carlsbad, CA |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | other | high |
| Enrollment | 38 | 1,289 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 24.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 21.4% | 18.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Carlsbad Seaside Academy | Sage Creek High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,062 | $17,062 |
| District | Carlsbad Unified | Carlsbad Unified |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Carlsbad Seaside Academy | Sage Creek High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 71.1% | 48.4% |
| African American | 7.9% | 1.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.4% | 25.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 13.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 2.6% | 11.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Carlsbad Seaside Academy | Sage Creek High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 2 | 14 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | — | 429.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 100.0% | 21.6% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.