Mt. Carmel High School

Mt. Carmel High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
9550 Carmel Mountain Rd,  San Diego, CA
Poway Unified School District
4.1
4.1
1,857 Students
A+
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School Details

Head of School
Greg Magno
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Average SAT Score
1300
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
52%
Reading Proficiency
72%
Average GPA
3.6
Graduation Rate
98%

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.6
Reading Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
52%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
80
Full Time Teachers
80
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1300
Math
660
Verbal
650
Average ACT
29
Math
28
English
29
Reading
29
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
21
AP Pass Rate
65.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
32.4%
State Average
17.9%
Science
19.3%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
420:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.4%
Female
47.6%
White
35.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
25.6%
Hispanic
21.4%
Two or more races
13.2%
Black
3.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings

#44 Most Diverse Public HS in California
#84 Best Public HS in California
#108 Best College Prep Public HS in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
San Diego State University 477 Students
University of California - San Diego 448 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 376 Students
University of California - Irvine 295 Students
University of California - Berkeley 251 Students
University of California - Davis 247 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 235 Students
University of San Diego 224 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 210 Students
University of Southern California 195 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 174 Students
Biology 155 Students
Psychology 135 Students
Computer Science 108 Students
Nursing 95 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 61 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 59 Students
Political Science and Government 59 Students
Engineering 49 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 49 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 359 Reviews
4.0 Senior
11/13/2024
It has been a great experience to go to Mt. Carmel, I feel ready for college and am well educated. The teachers are always looking to be involved in both education and mental health, always checking up on individual students. The facilities could be a bit better and administration could also do a better job but overall, they are adequate.
4.0 Sophomore
10/15/2024
I find that Mt. Carmel High School focuses on spreading the school spirit of Sunny the Sundevil, and aims to help students in need.
5.0 Senior
12/14/2023
I have had a great experience at Mt Carmel. After transferring from another school in the district, I can say that the teaching staff at Mt Carmel is incredible and has been so helpful during my time there.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.1 8 Reviews
2.0 parent
10/22/2023
This school environment has changed recently. Some downward shift. This was one of the most relaxed and academically strong schools. A welcoming school for all POCs etc etc but I don't know if I can say the same anymore, unfortunately.
1.0 parent
8/24/2023
Teachers do now accept certain groups of people.
5.0 parent
7/22/2020
Mt. Carmel seems to be an inclusive and welcoming school in which students strive to do their best yet it's not ultra-competitive to the point where students are struggling with mental health issues. Staff is receptive to the needs of students.
5.0 parent
8/11/2017
Excellent great school all my sons have attended and all my neighbors.

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