Summary
Carmel High is a public high school located in Carmel, California, serving 799 students in grades 9-12. It is part of the Carmel Unified School District, which is ranked 86 out of 1,543 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Carmel High has consistently been ranked among the top high schools in California, with a statewide ranking that has ranged from 45 to 197 over the past 10 years. The school's exceptional performance is evident in its students' academic achievements, which consistently outpace state and district averages in standardized tests. In the 2024-2025 school year, 81.71% of Carmel High's 11th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to 56.96% statewide, and 65.73% were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 30.5% statewide. The school's science performance is also impressive, with 61.49% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in the California Science Test, compared to 34.31% statewide.
Carmel High's strong performance extends beyond academics, with high graduation rates ranging from 86.2% to 98.3% and low dropout rates between 0.9% and 8.9% in recent years. The school serves a diverse student population and maintains a focus on equity and inclusion, with high rankings across different student subgroups. Additionally, Carmel High's relatively high spending per student, ranging from $26,384 to $37,287, and low student-to-teacher ratio, between 15.4 and 16.4, suggest a commitment to providing students with the resources and support they need to succeed. When compared to nearby schools, such as Salinas High, Carmel High stands out as a top-performing institution in the region.
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