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Enrollment
1,685
High
DISTRICT 943 · STATE 450
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CARLSBAD·NCES 350030000163
CARLSBAD HIGH
3000 WEST CHURCH, CARLSBAD, NM 88220 · (575) 234-3300 · Eddy County
GRADES 09–12HIGH41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL1,685 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
19.6:1
86 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.0:1 · STATE 22.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
22%
370 students
DISTRICT 25% · STATE 90%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 444 | 26% |
| Grade 10 | 437 | 26% |
| Grade 11 | 433 | 26% |
| Grade 12 | 371 | 22% |
Student demographics
48%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 46% · STATE 55% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like CARLSBAD HIGH
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARLSBAD HIGH this school | 1,685 | 22.0% | N/A |
| THE ASK ACADEMY RIO RANCHO | 558 | 17.7% | 59.5% |
| PUBLIC ACADEMY FOR PERFORMING ARTS ALBUQUERQUE | 448 | 33.5% | 48.6% |
| ALBUQUERQUE AVIATION ACADEMY ALBUQUERQUE | 312 | 17.9% | 55.7% |
| EAST MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL SANDIA PARK | 417 | 21.6% | N/A |
| NM SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS SANTA FE | 338 | 20.4% | N/A |
Matched among New Mexico high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where CARLSBAD HIGH ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,685 | #11 of 212 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 19.6:1 | #96 of 104 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 47.9% | #46 of 113 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 22.0% | #138 of 147 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +9.4% | #25 of 44 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
1,685
+230 (+16%) vs 2020
+28% since 1990-91, when it was 1,315
Student : Teacher
19.6:1
was 19.9:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 1,685 | 85.7 | 19.6:1 | 22% (370) |
| 2023-24 | 1,623 | 80.1 | 20.3:1 | 32% (527) |
| 2022-23 | 1,551 | 71.9 | 21.6:1 | 27% (416) |
| 2020-21 | 1,455 | 73 | 19.9:1 | 38% (547) |
| 2017-18 | 1,540 | 81.5 | 18.9:1 | 47% (731) |
| 2015-16 | 1,558 | 82 | 19.0:1 | 50% (776) |
| 2010-11 | 1,610 | 89 | 18.1:1 | 45% (731) |
| 2000-01 | 1,990 | 107 | 18.6:1 | 26% (521) |
| 1990-91 | 1,315 | 62 | 21.2:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for CARLSBAD HIGH.
Since 2017-18: students up 9% (1,540 to 1,685); teachers up 5% (81.5 to 85.7).
About CARLSBAD HIGH
Located in CARLSBAD, New Mexico, CARLSBAD HIGH is a large high school. The school's 1,685 students are in grades 9 through 12. Statewide, high schools in New Mexico average about 450 students each.
CARLSBAD counts 13 schools and 7,217 students, including CARLSBAD HIGH.
Roughly 66% of students at CARLSBAD HIGH are Hispanic. Beyond that, enrollment is 28% White. The Hispanic share of the county population is lower, at 52%. CARLSBAD HIGH's diversity index is 48%, against a US figure of 70%.
Staffing totals 85.7 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the student-to-teacher ratio is 19.6:1. On average, high schools in New Mexico have 22.9:1, compared with 19.6:1 here. The free or reduced-price lunch rate at CARLSBAD HIGH is 22%. The rate at public schools in Eddy County averages 46%, higher than here.
County data help place the school in context: in Eddy County, the median household income is $78,426, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 19% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 11%. Eddy County is home to 26 public schools and about 11,661 public school students.
The closest public school, CARLSBAD EARLY COLLEGE HIGH, is about 0.8 miles from CARLSBAD HIGH. Other public schools within five miles: at least 8.
Its location is classified as Rural: Fringe by the National Center for Education Statistics.
Over 4 years, CARLSBAD HIGH's enrollment climbed 16%, to 1,685.
The allk12 site hosts a discussion page for CARLSBAD HIGH covering things like sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Eddy County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
61,105
Census ACS
Median income
$78,426
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
19%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
26
11,661 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in CARLSBAD
- CARLSBAD INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL - PR LEYVA CAMPUSMiddle · 908 students
- CARLSBAD SIXTH GRADE ACADEMY - ALTA VISTA CAMPUSMiddle · 740 students
- COTTONWOOD ELEMENTARYElementary · 684 students
- DESERT WILLOW ELEMENTARYElementary · 667 students
- OCOTILLO ELEMENTARYElementary · 621 students
- SUNSET ELEMENTARYElementary · 438 students
Other schools in CARLSBAD
- CARLSBAD INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL - PR LEYVA CAMPUSMiddle · 908 students
- CARLSBAD SIXTH GRADE ACADEMY - ALTA VISTA CAMPUSMiddle · 740 students
- COTTONWOOD ELEMENTARYElementary · 684 students
- DESERT WILLOW ELEMENTARYElementary · 667 students
- OCOTILLO ELEMENTARYElementary · 621 students
- SUNSET ELEMENTARYElementary · 438 students
Other Carlsbad High schools
One other US public school is named Carlsbad High. CARLSBAD HIGH is the 2nd largest of the 2.
- Carlsbad HighCarlsbad, CA · 2,336 students
Nearby schools
- CARLSBAD EARLY COLLEGE HIGH0.8 mi · 200
- SUNSET ELEMENTARY1.2 mi · 438
- CARLSBAD SIXTH GRADE ACADEMY - ALTA VISTA CAMPUS1.4 mi · 740
- HILLCREST PRESCHOOL1.5 mi · 316
- EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER1.5 mi · 207
- COTTONWOOD ELEMENTARY1.6 mi · 684
Frequently asked questions
About CARLSBAD HIGHWhat is the total enrollment at CARLSBAD HIGH?
CARLSBAD HIGH enrolls approximately 1,685 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does CARLSBAD HIGH serve?
CARLSBAD HIGH serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at CARLSBAD HIGH?
The student-to-teacher ratio at CARLSBAD HIGH is approximately 19.6:1 (86 FTE teachers).
How diverse is CARLSBAD HIGH?
CARLSBAD HIGH reports a student body of 28% White, 66% Hispanic, 2% Black, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more.
Who oversees CARLSBAD HIGH?
CARLSBAD HIGH is overseen by CARLSBAD in Eddy County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.