Excellent
#1214 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 13% in state
Sage Creek High
High School · Carlsbad Unified · Carlsbad, CA
A Carlsbad Unified high school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6225 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92009
- Math 57% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 84% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 98.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Sage Creek High score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 71% across the 10-year record (2015–2024).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2015-2024) · reading/ELA 83% (multi-year average, 2015-2024)
Based on 14 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
18.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sage Creek High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Diego map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Transit 16Minimal Transit
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,717/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Carlsbad), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$162,128
Median home value
$1,219,600
Median rent
$2,955/mo
College educated
64.4%
Homeownership
72.7%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92009; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audeo Charter IICharter · enrollment unverified | 3.5 | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 237 | Compare → |
| Rancho Buena Vista HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 9–12 | 2.2 mi | 1,962 | Compare → |
| California Accelerated Learning (cal) PrepPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–12 | 2.3 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| California Accelerated Learning InstitutePrivate · tuition | Not rated | 9–10 | 2.3 mi | 4 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Carlsbad Unified
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #8 of 16
- District spending per student
- $15,076NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sage Creek High is listed in Carlsbad Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sage Creek High
Sage Creek High is a public high school in Carlsbad, CA, part of Carlsbad Unified, serving approximately 1,358 students in grades 9th-12th with a 24.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,214 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sage Creek High
What grades does Sage Creek High serve?
Sage Creek High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Sage Creek High?
Sage Creek High has an enrollment of approximately 1,358 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sage Creek High?
The student-teacher ratio at Sage Creek High is 24.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sage Creek High rank in CA?
Sage Creek High ranks #1,214 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Sage Creek High's MySchoolScout rating?
Sage Creek High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Sage Creek High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sage Creek High has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Is Sage Creek High a charter school?
No, Sage Creek High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sage Creek High a Title I school?
No, Sage Creek High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sage Creek High?
18.1% of students at Sage Creek 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
- 1,358
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.1%
- Phone
- (760) 331-6600
- 4-Year Graduation
- 98.0%
- Area population (ZIP 92009)
- 45,778
- Area average commute
- 28.7 min
- Area median age
- 43.3
Official sources & links
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.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92009; this does not measure the attendance area.
- 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, 2015-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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