Mt. Carmel High

9550 Carmel Mountain Rd.
San Diego, CA 92129

www.powayusd.com/pusdmchs

1,800 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Mt. Carmel High School, located in the Carmel Mountain Ranch area of San Diego, is a prominent secondary school within the Poway Unified School District. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and a comprehensive curriculum, the school serves a diverse student body and emphasizes preparation for higher education. It offers a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, robust elective programs, and various specialized pathways that allow students to tailor their education to their specific interests and career goals.

Beyond academics, Mt. Carmel is widely recognized for its vibrant extracurricular culture and community spirit. The school maintains a competitive athletic program, extensive performing arts opportunities, and a variety of student-led clubs and organizations. By fostering a supportive environment that balances high achievement with student well-being, Mt. Carmel High School aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are prepared to contribute positively to their local community and the broader world.

1,800

Total Students

77.5

Full-Time Teachers

23.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mt. Carmel High
Demographic	Student Count
White	659
Hispanic	360
Black	55
Asian	470
Two or More	249
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	5

White
659 (36.6%)
Asian
470 (26.1%)
Hispanic
360 (20.0%)
Two or More
249 (13.8%)
Black
55 (3.1%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Poway Unified
Phone:	(858)484-1180
Website:	http://www.powayusd.com/pusdmchs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,800
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	77.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	296
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 9 451

Grade 10 432

Grade 11 477

Grade 12 440