Carlsbad High School is a public high school in Carlsbad, California.
Serving 50 students in grades 10-12, Carlsbad Village Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Graduation Rate: 40-49% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carlsbad Village Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Carlsbad Village Academy's student population of 50 students has declined by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
50 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Year Founded
1957
Colors
White, Purple
School Calendar
School Rankings
Carlsbad Village Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carlsbad Village Academy is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6509 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
28%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
55%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
33%
20%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-49%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Lancer
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carlsbad Village Academy's ranking?
Carlsbad Village Academy is ranked #6509 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Carlsbad Village Academy often compared to?
Carlsbad Village Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Carlsbad High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Carlsbad Village Academy?
The graduation rate of Carlsbad Village Academy is 40-49%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Carlsbad Village Academy?
50 students attend Carlsbad Village Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Carlsbad Village Academy students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carlsbad Village Academy?
Carlsbad Village Academy has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Carlsbad Village Academy offer ?
Carlsbad Village Academy offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Carlsbad Village Academy part of?
Carlsbad Village Academy is part of Carlsbad Unified School District.
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