Serving 1,358 students in grades 9-12, Sage Creek High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,358 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 88% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sage Creek High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Sage Creek High School's student population of 1,358 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,358 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sage Creek High School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sage Creek High School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#721 out of 9602 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
12%
Hispanic
26%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
48%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sage Creek High School's ranking?
Sage Creek High School is ranked #721 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Sage Creek High School often compared to?
Sage Creek High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carlsbad High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sage Creek High School?
The graduation rate of Sage Creek High School is 96%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Sage Creek High School?
1,358 students attend Sage Creek High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Sage Creek High School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sage Creek High School?
Sage Creek High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sage Creek High School offer ?
Sage Creek High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sage Creek High School part of?
Sage Creek High School is part of Carlsbad Unified School District.
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