Carlsbad High School

History

As an aftermath of World War II and the subsequent baby boom, Carlsbad's population skyrocketed and there became a sudden need for more schools. In 1955, voters in Oceanside and Carlsbad voted and approved a $1.26 million construction bond that funded the building of Carlsbad's first public high school. Carlsbad High School first opened in 1957. It underwent major redevelopment from 2009 to 2012. In 2010, the Academic Performance Index for the school was 812. Before construction of the high school, most students in Carlsbad went to the combined Oceanside Carlsbad High School, which was founded in 1906.

In December 2001, the band No Doubt played a surprise concert at the high school as the first episode of the MTV show "Jammed." Students were not told of the concert until they were dismissed from class for the day. MTV staff worked with school administrators and staff to facilitate the concert between the football field and gymnasium.

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger visited the high school on August 11, 2006 to announce his plans for the future of funding and education in California's schools.

On February 19, 2016, the band Echosmith played a concert for the school as part of the State Farm #Drive2N2 campaign. The school won the concert as a result of a safe driving video submitted by the broadcasting department to the contest. The broadcasting department received a $100,000 grant for winning.

Campus

Originally built more than fifty years ago, the campus has undergone renovation and construction on a new campus. The school's address was 3557 Monroe until it was changed to Lancer Way about 15 years ago. The school started out with just two buildings called the 100 building and the 200 building. Renovation for the whole campus began in 2008 with the construction of a new football field and stadium. The new 'Swede Krcmar Field' opened March 2010. Newly built classrooms were occupied by classes beginning January 9, 2012. The world famous skate landmark, the Carlsbad Gap, was deconstructed on February 23, 2012. Renovation was completed in May 2012.

Enrollment

Based on a 2019-20 survey, the total number of students enrolled at Carlsbad High is 2,404 students. There were 3 students in grade 8, 598 in 9th, 570 in 10th, 637 in 11th, and 596 in 12th. The student body is 57% White, 30.2% Hispanic or Latino, 6.3% two or more races, 4.6% Asian, and <2% other. In 2023, niche.com reports 2,287 students in grades 9-12 and a student-teacher ratio of 23 to 1.

Achievements, awards, distinctions

Men's basketball

2017 - Men's Soccer Team wins 300th game.

2016 - Men's Volleyball San Diego Section Open Division Crown.

2012 - Men's Cross Country Team won two consecutive Cif Championships, 3rd in California State Championship 2012, and 18th at Nike Cross Nationals 2012.

5 time cif san diego basketball champion, open division 2024, d1, 2000, 2002, 2022, d2 2019 class 3a 1961,

Home to the nationally acclaimed and award-winning CHSTV Home.

2002, 2005 and 2006 CIF San Diego Section Football Division I Championship.

CIF-record eight consecutive Division 1 Men's Water Polo Championships (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2013, and 2014)

Men's Swimming & Diving CIF Champions: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2013, 2014

National Champion Lancer Dancers Carlsbad Lancer Dancers Dance (2024 - 2025) | Blast Athletics. UDA National Titles include:

2001 - Large Varsity Jazz

2002 - Large Varsity Jazz, ESPN TV Challenge

2003 - Large Varsity Jazz

2004 - Small Varsity Hip Hop

2006 - Small Varsity Hip Hop AND Small Varsity Jazz

Notable alumni

Brady Anderson, baseball; Baltimore Orioles

Joey Beltran, professional Mixed Martial Artist, formerly with the UFC,

Colin Branch, football; Stanford University and Carolina Panthers

Sean Canfield, football; Oregon State and New Orleans Saints

Brandon Chillar, football; UCLA and Green Bay Packers

Jonathan Compas, football; UC Davis and Tampa Bay Buccaneers; New England Patriots

Lauren Fendrick, Olympic beach volleyball player

Luke Ferrelli, football; California

Noelle Freeman, Miss California 2011

Troy Glaus, Major League Baseball player, won World Series with the Anaheim Angels (now the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim) in 2002

iDubbbz, YouTuber

Nia Jax, professional wrestler for WWE

Ted Johnson, football; University of Colorado and New England Patriots

Scott Karl, baseball; Milwaukee Brewers, Colorado Rockies

Michael Knorr, baseball: Houston Astros organization

Taylor Knox, professional surfer

Glen Kozlowski, football; Chicago Bears