For the 2026 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 average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency 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 Graduation Rate 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sage Creek High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3900 Bobcat Blvd.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-6600
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%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3557 Monroe St.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-5299
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%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3557 Monroe St.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-5100
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%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3557 Monroe St.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-5100
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-5100
Gr: 10-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Carlsbad, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Community Home Education (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
6401 Linda Vista Rd., Rm. 216
Carlsbad, CA 92011
(760) 471-6010
Carlsbad, CA 92011
(760) 471-6010
Gr: K-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
7100 Arenal Lane
Carlsbad, CA 92009
Carlsbad, CA 92009
Gr: K-7 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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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