At a glance
Reported students
38
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
2.24
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California other enrollment
18th percentile
Compared with 564 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
550
Carlsbad Seaside Academy: 38 reported students.
State peer staffing position
45th percentile
17:1 reported; state peer median 18:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 213
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10.1
- Student–teacher ratio
- 21.1:1
What the reported data says about Carlsbad Seaside Academy
Carlsbad Seaside Academy is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Carlsbad. It is one of 16 current school records connected to Carlsbad Unified. NCES reports 38 students for 2024–25.
Among 564 combined / other schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 220 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 18th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17:1, close to the California median of 18:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (71.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (18.4%). English learners represent 4.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 2 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Carlsbad Seaside Academy
- 1How do the reported 17:1 student–teacher ratio and 2.24 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 34.2%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.8
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White71.1%
- Hispanic18.4%
- Black7.9%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
2 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Carlsbad Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Carlsbad Village Academy
High · Grades 10–12
38 reported students
Buena Vista Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
281 reported students
Calavera Hills Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
441 reported students
Kelly Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
449 reported students
Jefferson Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
471 reported students
Poinsettia Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
481 reported students
Public schools near Carlsbad Seaside Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altus Schools Coastal Other · Charter · Altus Schools Coastal District | KG–12 | 239 | 2.5 mi |
| Surfside Academy Other · Oceanside Unified | KG–12 | 234 | 2.7 mi |
| Pacific View Charter Other · Charter · Pacific View Charter District | KG–12 | 562 | 3.4 mi |
| Coastal Academy Charter Other · Charter · Coastal Academy Charter District | KG–12 | 2,015 | 3.7 mi |
| Vista Adult Transition Center Other · Vista Unified | Not reported | 107 | 6.4 mi |
| Guajome Park Academy Charter Other · Charter · Guajome Park Academy Charter District | KG–12 | 1,355 | 6.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Carlsbad Seaside Academy
What grades does Carlsbad Seaside Academy serve?
Carlsbad Seaside Academy reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (alternative school) in Carlsbad Unified.
How many students attend Carlsbad Seaside Academy?
Carlsbad Seaside Academy reported 38 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 18th percentile among 564 California combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 213 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Carlsbad Seaside Academy?
The calculated ratio is 17:1, based on 38 students and 2.24 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 18:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Carlsbad Seaside Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Carlsbad Seaside Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Carlsbad Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Carlsbad Seaside Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
34.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Carlsbad Seaside Academy in?
Carlsbad Seaside Academy is part of Carlsbad Unified, based in Carlsbad, CA, which operates 16 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Carlsbad Seaside Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Altus Schools Coastal (2.5 mi), Surfside Academy (2.7 mi), Pacific View Charter (3.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.