Excellent
#665 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 7% in state
Carmel High
High School · Carmel Unified · Carmel, CA
A Carmel Unified high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 222780, Carmel, CA 93922
- Math 49% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 76% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 98.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Carmel High score 63% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 63% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
14.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Carmel High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,117/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monterey HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 9–12 | 2.8 mi | 1,326 | Compare → |
| Stevenson School Pebble BeachPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 9–12 | 2.9 mi | 514 | Compare → |
| Stevenson School - Pebble Beach CampusPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–12 | 3.0 mi | 773 | Compare → |
| Catherine Dior SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 3.1 mi | 12 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Carmel Unified
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $33,756NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Carmel High is listed in Carmel Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carmel High
Carmel High is a public high school in Carmel, CA, part of Carmel Unified, serving approximately 799 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #665 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carmel High
What grades does Carmel High serve?
Carmel High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Carmel High?
Carmel High has an enrollment of approximately 799 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carmel High?
The student-teacher ratio at Carmel High is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carmel High rank in CA?
Carmel High ranks #665 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Carmel High's MySchoolScout rating?
Carmel High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Carmel High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carmel High has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Carmel High a charter school?
No, Carmel High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carmel High a Title I school?
No, Carmel High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carmel High?
14.4% of students at Carmel High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 799
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Monterey County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.2%
- Phone
- (831) 624-1821
- 4-Year Graduation
- 98.0%
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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