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CUSD Overview

The Carlsbad Unified School District…a World-Class District

CUSD At A Glance

Geographical Area

Serves a majority of Carlsbad, Calif., a city of approximately 100,000 residents comprising 42 square miles

Students

Nearly 11,000

General Fund Budget

(2010–2011) Approximately $85 million

Schools (14)

  • Elementary (9)—Aviara Oaks, Buena Vista, Calavera Hills, Hope, Jefferson, Kelly, Magnolia, Pacific Rim, Poinsettia
  • Middle (3)—Aviara Oaks, Calavera Hills, Valley
  • High (1)—Carlsbad High
  • Small (1)—Carlsbad Seaside Academy/Carlsbad Village Academy

Staff

Certificated: 564; Classified: 372

Socio-Economic Makeup

  • English Learners: 8.7%
  • Eligible for free/reduced meals: 21.9%

Ethnicity

  • White: 61%
  • Hispanic: 23%
  • Asian: 6%
  • African-American: 2%
  • Filipino: 1%
  • Native America: <1%
  • Pacific Islander: <1%
  • Multiple/No Response: 6%

Academics

  • In 2008, all CUSD schools attained an API (Academic Performance Indicator) over 800, the number considered passing by the State of California. The 2008 Statewide average: 742.
  • CUSD graduation rate: 95% (statewide average: 80.5%)
  • 90% of graduates pursue higher education
  • Eleven CUSD sites have been named a California Distinguished School at least once

For more information, visit www.carlsbadusd.k12.ca.us or click here for the Carlsbad School District Fact Sheet.

Providing Much-Needed Leadership

Providing Much-Needed Leadership

"CUSD and Carlsbad residents are truly fortunate to have the Carlsbad Educational Foundation on their side. Under savvy leadership, the foundation has found its true purpose."

Kym Szalkiewicz, President of the North Coastal PTA, San Diego County

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