Carlmont High

1400 Alameda de Las Pulgas
Belmont, CA 94002

2,360 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Carlmont High School, located in the hills of Belmont, California, is a highly regarded public secondary school serving the communities of Belmont, San Carlos, and portions of Redwood City. As part of the Sequoia Union High School District, the school is well-known for its strong academic reputation, comprehensive curriculum, and commitment to preparing students for higher education. The campus is noted for its diverse student body and a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) and honors courses, which help maintain its status as a top-performing institution in the Bay Area.

Beyond academics, Carlmont boasts a vibrant extracurricular culture that plays a significant role in the student experience. The school offers an extensive range of programs, including competitive athletics, award-winning performing arts, robotics, and numerous student-led clubs. With a focus on fostering both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, Carlmont provides a well-rounded environment that encourages students to excel in various disciplines while participating actively in their community.

2,360

Total Students

120.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

9.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carlmont High
Demographic	Student Count
White	960
Hispanic	360
Black	26
Asian	782
Two or More	204
American Indian	17
Pacific Islander	11

White
960 (40.7%)
Asian
782 (33.1%)
Hispanic
360 (15.3%)
Two or More
204 (8.6%)
Black
26 (1.1%)
American Indian
17 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
11 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Sequoia Union High
Phone:	(650)595-0210
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,360
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	120.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	206
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 606

Grade 10 576

Grade 11 583

Grade 12 595