Carmel High School is a school of 874 students and 50-plus faculty members, situated directly off of Highway 1 within the city of Carmel, California. It is a part of Carmel Unified School District.
Serving 780 students in grades 9-12, Carmel High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 780 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carmel High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Carmel High School's student population of 780 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
780 students
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Year Founded
1940
School Calendar
School Rankings
Carmel High School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carmel High School is 0.55, 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
#1272 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
19%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
64%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
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: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carmel High School's ranking?
Carmel High School is ranked #1272 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Carmel High School often compared to?
Carmel High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pacific Grove High School, Monterey High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Carmel High School?
The graduation rate of Carmel High School is 99%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Carmel High School?
780 students attend Carmel High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Carmel High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carmel High School?
Carmel High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Carmel High School offer ?
Carmel High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Carmel High School part of?
Carmel High School is part of Carmel Unified School District.
School Reviews
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