Carlsbad High School in Carlsbad, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Carlsbad High School is an urban public school in Carlsbad, California that is part of Carlsbad Unified School District. It serves 2,365 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 26.0:1. Its teachers have had 26 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 9 - 12

2,365 Students

91 Teachers

3557 Lancer Way

Carlsbad, CA 92008 View local requests

http://www.carlsbadusd.k12.ca.us

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Carlsbad High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Brittney Hernandez

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Carlsbad High School Demographics

20%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

30%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Carlsbad High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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