High Schools in Carlsbad

Summary:

The Carlsbad area of New Mexico is home to two high schools: Carlsbad High and Carlsbad Early College High. Based on the available data, Carlsbad Early College High stands out as the top-performing high school in the area, ranking 10th out of 131 high schools in the state for the 2024-2025 school year.

Carlsbad Early College High boasts significantly higher proficiency rates on state assessments compared to Carlsbad High and the state average. For example, in 2024-2025, 76.19% of 11th graders at Carlsbad Early College High were proficient or better in science, compared to 32.99% at Carlsbad High and 41.69% statewide. Additionally, Carlsbad Early College High has a lower student-teacher ratio of 14.3, which may contribute to its stronger academic performance.

In contrast, Carlsbad High is ranked 104th out of 131 high schools in New Mexico and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on state assessments lags behind both Carlsbad Early College High and the state average. The data suggests that the early college model employed at Carlsbad Early College High may be a successful approach for improving academic outcomes in the Carlsbad area.

District Detail

408 North Canyon St
Carlsbad, NM 88220

(575) 234-3300

SchoolDigger Rank:
42^nd of 82 New Mexico districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 7,217

Primary Schools: 7
Middle Schools: 2
High Schools: 2
Alternative Schools: 2

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				SAT School Day English Language Arts (2025)	SAT School Day Mathematics (2025)	NM-ASR Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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	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	SAT School Day English Language Arts 11th Grade	SAT School Day Mathematics 11th Grade	NM-ASR Science 11th Grade	Total
Carlsbad High	Public	9-12	3000 West Church	Carlsbad	88220	Eddy County	Carlsbad	No	(n/a)	No	No	(575) 234-3300	1,685	86	19.6	22.0%	478 (28.4%)	30 (1.8%)	1,118 (66.4%)	19 (1.1%)	11 (0.7%)	4 (0.2%)	25 (1.5%)	21.3	104^th of 131 public high schools	20.6%		30.5	104^th of 172 public high schools	39.5%		27.0	6.2	33.0	$10,383
Carlsbad Early College High	Public	9-12	1500 University Dr	Carlsbad	88220	Eddy County	Carlsbad	No	(n/a)	No	No	(575) 234-9415	200	14	14.2	10.0%	79 (39.5%)	4 (2.0%)	106 (53.0%)	7 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.0%)	94	10^th of 131 public high schools	92.4%		89.5	16^th of 172 public high schools	90.7%	6	71.4	42.9	76.2	$8,500

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Loving	12.96 mi	3	59^th
Artesia	29.75 mi	10	31^st
Lake Arthur	40.61 mi	3
Hagerman	48.62 mi	3

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

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.