MT. CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL
Mt. Carmel High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Poway Unified school district, located in San Diego, CA with about 1,915 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 74 teachers, Mt. Carmel High has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Mt. Carmel High School, located in the Carmel Mountain Ranch area of San Diego, is a prominent secondary school within the Poway Unified School District. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and a comprehensive curriculum, the school serves a diverse student body and emphasizes preparation for higher education. It offers a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, robust elective programs, and various specialized pathways that allow students to tailor their education to their specific interests and career goals.
Beyond academics, Mt. Carmel is widely recognized for its vibrant extracurricular culture and community spirit. The school maintains a competitive athletic program, extensive performing arts opportunities, and a variety of student-led clubs and organizations. By fostering a supportive environment that balances high achievement with student well-being, Mt. Carmel High School aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are prepared to contribute positively to their local community and the broader world.
For more information, contact Mt. Carmel High at (858) 484-1180 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
San Diego, CA 92129-2799
(858) 484-1180
http://www.powayusd.com/pusdmchs
MT. CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in San Diego, CA with about 1,915 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Poway Unified
- Total Students:
- 1,915
- Teachers:
- 74.22
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,915 students
- White
- 45.2%
- Asian
- 27.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 14.6%
- Two or more races
- 8.0%
- Black or African American
- 3.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Female
- 47.5%
- Male
- 52.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.