Carmel High

858 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Carmel High School, located on the scenic Monterey Peninsula, is a distinguished public high school known for its commitment to academic excellence and a robust college-preparatory curriculum. Situated at 3600 Ocean Ave. in Carmel-by-the-Sea, the school serves a tight-knit community and places a heavy emphasis on fostering intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and social responsibility. Its location allows the school to leverage the unique cultural and natural beauty of the area, often integrating local community resources into its educational programs.

Beyond its academic rigor, Carmel High is highly regarded for its comprehensive extracurricular offerings, including a strong tradition in the visual and performing arts, competitive athletics, and diverse student-led clubs. The school culture is characterized by a personalized approach to student development, supported by a faculty dedicated to preparing students for higher education and professional success. With its reputation for maintaining high standards and a supportive learning environment, Carmel High remains a central pillar of the Carmel Unified School District.

858

Total Students

52.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carmel High
Demographic	Student Count
White	549
Hispanic	174
Black	4
Asian	48
Two or More	81
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
549 (64.0 %)
Hispanic
174 (20.3 %)
Two or More
81 (9.4 %)
Asian
48 (5.6 %)
Black
4 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Carmel Unified
Phone:	(831)624-1821
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	858
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	106
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 223

Grade 10 219

Grade 11 199

Grade 12 217