Carmel High School

Carmel High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
3600 Ocean Ave,  Carmel, CA
Carmel Unified School District
4.0
3.4
858 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Rick Lopez
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1310
Average ACT Score
30
Math Proficiency
56%
Reading Proficiency
82%
Average GPA
3.69
Graduation Rate
98%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A+
Teachers
A
College Prep
B-
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.69
Reading Proficiency
82%
Math Proficiency
56%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
52
Full Time Teachers
52
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1310
Math
650
Verbal
660
Average ACT
30
Math
28
English
31
Reading
31
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
18
AP Pass Rate
77.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
21.9%
State Average
17.9%
Science
22.7%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
288:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.1%
Female
49.9%
White
64%
Hispanic
20.3%
Two or more races
9.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.6%
Black
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings

#24 Best Public HS Teachers in California
#62 Best Public HS in California
#181 Best HS For Stem in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Los Angeles 202 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 202 Students
University of California - Berkeley 177 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 174 Students
San Diego State University 155 Students
University of California - Davis 149 Students
University of California - San Diego 142 Students
University of Southern California 135 Students
University of California - Irvine 111 Students
University of San Diego 111 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 141 Students
Psychology 79 Students
Biology 75 Students
Environmental Science 58 Students
Political Science and Government 40 Students
Communications 38 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 36 Students
Nursing 33 Students
Economics 32 Students
Computer Science 31 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 216 Reviews
4.0 Junior
9/13/2024
While the school is definitely great in academics, some teachers just aren't good for kids who need accommodations. I have Adhd and it is pretty bad. I do not have accommodations due to the school refusing. Last year I was suffering in a class and the teacher just told my dad that I needed to learn to be more responsible. There are some great teachers though. They have been helping me a lot with some stuff.
5.0 Senior
5/31/2024
As a transfer from a different, private school, I was enamored by the larger size of Carmel high. The school was able to retain a safe feel while also promoting healthy social lives and taking risks. I loved the competitiveness of sports and the connections I made with my peers and teachers
3.0 Senior
9/28/2023
Carmel High has had a few issues that have needed to be changed over the past few years, such as failure to report life-altering misconduct, problems with LGBTQIA+ support, as well as a few less-than-ethical remarks and decisions regarding race and gender identity, which are things I'd like to see changed, though the school overall has great classes, perhaps too AP focused, but a rigorous learning environment.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 8 Reviews
5.0 parent
4/30/2023
Overall, fantastic school! While I agree that the math department and administration could use some tweaks, but most of the teachers and support staff are amazing! My son is loving school and is super engaged because everyone cares so much about the kids.
4.0 other
12/22/2021
Parent of a graduated student; 5 years as parent/assistant girls soccer team.
1.0 parent
12/6/2021
The school is in carmel, do you really trust a school that's in carmel?
1.0 parent
1/17/2020
Mortified. There are many kids attending who don’t even live in the district. Administration is aware of this and still let these kids attend. I provided a medical note for my injured child wherein the doctor requested that she be given a parking pass so that she is close to the school building and...

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