- Carlsbad High reported a higher graduating cohort than Surfside Academy (591 vs. 57).
- Carlsbad High reported a higher chronically absent students than Surfside Academy (484 vs. 109).
- Carlsbad High reported a higher sat/act participation than Surfside Academy (130 vs. 0).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 5 additional metrics are reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Carlsbad High reported a higher chronically absent students than Surfside Academy (484 vs. 109).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Carlsbad High reported a higher graduating cohort than Surfside Academy (591 vs. 57).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Carlsbad High reported a higher sat/act participation than Surfside Academy (130 vs. 0).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Carlsbad High reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Surfside Academy (35 vs. 3).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Carlsbad High reported a higher students per counselor than Surfside Academy (452.6:1 vs. 410:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
28 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at Carlsbad High
5 metrics were reported by Carlsbad High. Comparable data for Surfside Academy is missing or suppressed.
Graduation rate
94%
AP courses offered
19
AP enrollment
613
Dual enrollment
567
Gifted & talented
433
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Carlsbad High
$15,022.13
Surfside Academy
$18,118.13
Local revenue share
Carlsbad High
76.7%
Surfside Academy
35.7%
State revenue share
Carlsbad High
16.7%
Surfside Academy
53.1%
Federal revenue share
Carlsbad High
6.6%
Surfside Academy
11.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Carlsbad High
18.5%
Surfside Academy
32.6%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
San Diego County
$102,285
San Diego County
$102,285
Poverty rate
San Diego County
10.4%
San Diego County
10.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
San Diego County
42.1%
San Diego County
42.1%
Unemployment rate
San Diego County
4.3%
San Diego County
4.3%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.