Carlsbad Seaside Academy is an alternative public school located in Carlsbad, California, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 84 students. The school is part of the Carlsbad Unified School District, which is ranked 130 out of 1,560 districts in California and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Carlsbad Seaside Academy stands out for its diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 53.57% White, 30.95% Hispanic, 3.57% Asian, and 2.38% African American. This diversity is higher than the nearby schools, such as Pivot Charter School - San Diego II and Guajome Learning Center, which tend to have a larger White or Hispanic majority. However, the school has faced challenges, with fluctuating graduation rates ranging from 75% to 91.7% and higher dropout rates compared to the surrounding alternative schools.
Another area of concern is the school's chronic absenteeism, which has significantly increased from 5.7% in 2018-2019 to 82.6% in 2020-2021, much higher than the nearby schools. Academically, Carlsbad Seaside Academy's performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally lower than the Carlsbad Unified School District and the state of California. While the school's diversity is a strength, addressing the issues of student engagement, academic performance, and attendance could help Carlsbad Seaside Academy better support its unique student population.
Carlsbad Seaside Academy ranks 407th of 2346 California alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.
Students at Carlsbad Seaside Academy are 54% White, 31% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 2% African American, 2% Not Specified, 1% American Indian.
In the 2022-23 school year, 84 students attended Carlsbad Seaside Academy.
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