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Best High Schools in Zip Code 92009

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At a glance

Schools

5,437

Students

Districts

5-star schools

Top rankedSage Creek High101^st of 2,162 California high schools

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Biggest riser

Carlsbad Village Academy up 291 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

Zip code 92009 in Carlsbad, California, is served by one high school, La Costa Canyon High, which educates grades 9-12 and is part of the highly-ranked San Dieguito Union High school district.

La Costa Canyon High is a standout performer, consistently earning 4- or 5-star ratings and ranking in the 89th percentile among California high schools. The school excels in key areas, boasting a 93.6% graduation rate and a strong 73.67% proficiency in English Language Arts, both well above state averages. Students benefit from being in a top-tier district, and the school community has a relatively low rate of economic disadvantage, which often supports academic resources and stability.

While the school's overall performance is impressive, the data points to specific opportunities for growth. Proficiency in mathematics and science, though above the state average, lags behind the district's high benchmarks, suggesting these subjects could be a focus for continued improvement. Additionally, the school's chronic absenteeism rate is higher than the district average, which can impact learning. For families in the area, La Costa Canyon High represents a strong educational option with a proven track record and the support of an excellent district, with clear metrics to watch for ongoing enhancement.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				CAST Science (2025)			Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2025)		Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Carlsbad High	Public	9-12	3557 Lancer Way	Carlsbad	92009	San Diego County	Carlsbad Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 331-5100	2,336	98	23.8	31.5%	1,440 (61.6%)	37 (1.6%)	592 (25.3%)	65 (2.8%)	5 (0.2%)	8 (0.3%)	186 (8.0%)	89.3	211^th of 2162 public high schools	90.2%		86.2	303^rd of 2159 public high schools	86.0%	92	51.9	35.3	51.4	76.9	76.9	49.1	49.1	$20,760	$20,308	$452
Carlsbad Village Academy	Public	10-12	3557 Lancer Way	Carlsbad	92009	San Diego County	Carlsbad Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 331-5200	38	6	6.5	76.3%	11 (28.9%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (57.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.6%)	3 (7.9%)	36.9	1332^nd of 2162 public high schools	38.4%		23.2	1623^rd of 2159 public high schools	24.8%	291	5.6		4.6	61.1	61.1	11.8	11.8	$66,231	$64,540	$1,691
Sage Creek High	Public	9-12	3900 Bobcat Blvd.	Carlsbad	92009	San Diego County	Carlsbad Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 331-6600	1,289	52	24.7	29.8%	622 (48.3%)	15 (1.2%)	330 (25.6%)	173 (13.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	143 (11.1%)	94.7	101^st of 2162 public high schools	95.3%		97	69^th of 2159 public high schools	96.8%	32		59.8	59.8	76.9	76.9	59.5	59.5	$20,985	$20,546	$439
La Costa Canyon High	Public	9-12	1 Maverick Way	Carlsbad	92009	San Diego County	San Dieguito Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 436-6136	1,774	80	22.1	18.3%	1,232 (69.4%)	19 (1.1%)	318 (17.9%)	72 (4.1%)	7 (0.4%)	2 (0.1%)	123 (6.9%)	88	247^th of 2162 public high schools	88.6%		82.3	369^th of 2159 public high schools	82.9%	122	51.1	7.7	49.8	73.7	73.7	50.6	50.6	$22,540	$22,034	$506

Cities Near Zip Code 92009

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Carlsbad	0.4 mi	24	73^rd
Encinitas	1.95 mi	12	117^th
San Marcos	3.05 mi	29	307^th
Vista	3.79 mi	32	462^nd
Cardiff by the Sea	4.71 mi	2	60^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.