Best Public High Schools in Carlsbad, CA (2025-26)

Best Carlsbad Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 3,827 students in Carlsbad, CA. The top ranked public high schools in Carlsbad, CA are Sage Creek High School, Carlsbad Seaside Academy and Carlsbad High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Carlsbad, CA public high schools have an score of 51% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and score of 73% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Carlsbad have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public high schools.

Carlsbad, CA public high school have a of 92%, which is more than the California average of 86%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Sage Creek High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Carlsbad, CA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Sage Creek High School

(Math: 63% | Reading: 88%)
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3900 Bobcat Blvd.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-6600

Gr: 9-12 | 1,358 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 52%

Rank: #22.

Carlsbad Seaside Academy

Alternative School

(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
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3557 Monroe St.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-5299

Gr: K-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%

Rank: #33.

Carlsbad High School

(Math: 46% | Reading: 65%)
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3557 Monroe St.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-5100

Gr: 9-12 | 2,365 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 39%

Rank: #44.

Carlsbad Village Academy

Alternative School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%)
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3557 Monroe St.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-5100

Gr: 10-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 67%

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School

Location

Quick Facts

Community Home Education (Closed 2009)

Alternative School

6401 Linda Vista Rd., Rm. 216
Carlsbad, CA 92011
(760) 471-6010

Gr: K-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 48%

The Jump Academy (Closed 2005)

7100 Arenal Lane
Carlsbad, CA 92009

Gr: K-7 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Carlsbad, CA?

The top ranked public high schools in Carlsbad, CA include Sage Creek High School, Carlsbad Seaside Academy and Carlsbad High School. Carlsbad has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.

How many public high schools are located in Carlsbad?

4 public high schools are located in Carlsbad.

What is the racial composition of students in Carlsbad?

Carlsbad public high schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Which public high schools in Carlsbad are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public high schools in Carlsbad include: Carlsbad Village Academy vs. Carlsbad High School, Sage Creek High School vs. Carlsbad High School, Carlsbad High School vs. Sage Creek High School