Serving 1,623 students in grades 9-12, Carlsbad High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,623 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 68%
Graduation Rate
: 63% (Btm 50% in NM)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 7% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 22% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Carlsbad High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carlsbad High School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Carlsbad High School is ranked #697 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Carlsbad High School often compared to?
Carlsbad High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Artesia High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Carlsbad High School?
The graduation rate of Carlsbad High School is 63%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Carlsbad High School?
1,623 students attend Carlsbad High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Carlsbad High School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carlsbad High School?
Carlsbad High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Carlsbad High School offer ?
Carlsbad High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Carlsbad High School part of?
College Readiness Index 11.7 AP Tested 27% AP Passed 25% Mathematics Proficiency 5% Reading Proficiency 21%Terrible!!!!!!!!
- Posted by Parent - Fred G.
52/23/2011
My only complaint is too many gang members, and drugs. Unfortunately we have that in almost every school in country. The teachers are good, academic programs offered are great, Lots of sports, and extracurricular activities. Facilities are nice, parent involvement is good.
- Posted by Parent - croc
29/26/2007
I am a student here at Carlsbad Highschool. And I have comments on our school. The quality of our academic programs are outstanding! There is a band class, choir, theatre arts, etc. The faciilities are well kept. And the parents are totally involved.
The only downer is...your child will not be safe. I have been beaten up, threatened, slapped around, and alot of other things too. Yet when the faculty claims to be doing stuff about it...really they are makeing it worse.
Just a friendly warning.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - new_m
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,623 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 68%
Graduation Rate
: 63% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 7% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 22% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
