Carlsbad High

3557 Lancer Way
Carlsbad, CA 92008

chs.carlsbadusd.net

2,336 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Carlsbad High School, located at 3557 Monroe St. in Carlsbad, California, is a prominent public secondary institution serving the Carlsbad Unified School District. Known for its strong academic reputation and vibrant campus culture, the school provides a comprehensive educational experience for students in grades 9–12. It is widely recognized for balancing rigorous college-preparatory curricula with a diverse array of extracurricular opportunities, including competitive athletics, performing arts programs, and various student-led clubs that cater to a wide range of interests.

As a centerpiece of the Carlsbad community, the school emphasizes student achievement, personal growth, and community engagement. By leveraging its proximity to local industries and utilizing modern instructional practices, Carlsbad High aims to prepare its graduates for success in higher education and the modern workforce. The campus fosters a supportive environment that encourages students to excel both inside and outside the classroom, maintaining a long-standing tradition of academic excellence and school spirit within the North County San Diego region.

2,336

Total Students

98.2

Full-Time Teachers

23.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carlsbad High
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,440
Hispanic	592
Black	37
Asian	65
Two or More	186
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	8

White
1,440 (61.7%)
Hispanic
592 (25.4%)
Two or More
186 (8.0%)
Asian
65 (2.8%)
Black
37 (1.6%)
Pacific Islander
8 (0.3%)
American Indian
5 (0.2%)

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:	Carlsbad Unified
Phone:	(760)331-5100
Website:	http://chs.carlsbadusd.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,336
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	98.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	549
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	188

* 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 9 581

Grade 10 631

Grade 11 551

Grade 12 573