- Enrollment
- 2,336
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Carlsbad, CA
Sage Creek High
Federal NCES profile for Sage Creek High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060750013058
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sage Creek High earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Carlsbad · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.6:1
- students per teacher
- 18.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Sage Creek High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sage Creek High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Carlsbad, CA.
School address
District: Carlsbad Unified · California
NCES ID 060750013058 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Sage Creek High held near 1,358 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 57.3 → 56.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-34 students YoY 060750013058 · Carlsbad, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,289 enr · 22.6:1 · 18.9% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Carlsbad High (2,336 students)
Sage Creek High held near 1,358 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 57.3 → 56.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Sage Creek High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carlsbad High
Carlsbad High
2,336 students
- This school
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 Sage Creek High reports 1,289 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sage Creek High compares
Sage Creek 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 | 22.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.9% | ▼ 66% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,289 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.6:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,289
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
22.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 59% in California - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
21.6%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 430 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.4%
Hispanic or Latino 25.7%
Asian 13.5%
Two or More 11.1%
African American 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 48.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.9, Sage Creek High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
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 Sage Creek High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsbad High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aviara Oaks Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valley Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hope Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Calavera Hills Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sage Creek 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 (~1,289 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sage Creek High
How many students attend Sage Creek High?
Sage Creek High has 1,289 students enrolled. It is a high school in Carlsbad, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,392 (2022-23) → 1,358 (2023-24), nearly flat (-34).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sage Creek High?
The student-teacher ratio at Sage Creek High is 22.6:1, which is 5% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 44% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sage Creek High?
18.9% of students at Sage Creek High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sage Creek High?
The largest demographic group at Sage Creek High is White at 48.4% of enrollment, in Carlsbad, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sage Creek High?
Sage Creek High has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Sage Creek High rank among high schools in Carlsbad?
By Resource Investment Index, Sage Creek High ranks #2 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 Sage Creek High, Carlsbad Unified also operates Carlsbad High (2,336 students), Aviara Oaks Middle (991 students), and Valley Middle (807 students). See the Carlsbad Unified district page for the complete list.