Carlmont High School
High school in Belmont, CA · Sequoia Union High · Grades 9-12
On the spring 2026 state tests, 87% of Carlmont High School students met or exceeded California's reading (ELA) standard and 75% met the math standard. In reading, that is 19 points above the Sequoia Union High average (68%) and 38 points above the California average (49%). Its reading result is higher than 95% of Bay Area high schools. Reading results in 2026 were about the same as in 2024, and math results were about the same as in 2024.
Test scores, 2024 to 2026
| Subject | Spring 2024 | Spring 2025 | Spring 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading (ELA) | 87% | 85% | 87% | 0 pts |
| Math | 74% | 72% | 75% | +1 pt |
Compared with nearby averages
| Spring 2026 | Reading (ELA) | Math |
|---|---|---|
| Carlmont High School | 87% | 75% |
| Sequoia Union High | 68% | 51% |
| San Mateo County | 59% | 53% |
| California | 49% | 38% |
Where graduates go
Share of the class of 2022-23 enrolled in college within 16 months of graduating.
For fall 2025, UC admitted 279 of 361 freshman applicants from Carlmont High School (77%), and 132 enrolled.
Homes near Carlmont High School
The typical home value in ZIP code 94002, where Carlmont High School is located, is $2.27M, up 5.5% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index). Prices inside the school's attendance zone can differ.
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Nearby high schools
| Distance | School | Reading (ELA) | Math | Typical home value (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2 mi | Design Tech High CharterRedwood City · Grades 9-12 | 81% | 59% | $1.78M |
| 2.2 mi | Hillsdale HighSan Mateo · Grades 9-12 | 68% | 43% | $1.81M |
| 3.2 mi | Sequoia HighRedwood City · Grades 9-12 | 63% | 37% | $2.71M |
| 3.7 mi | Aragon HighSan Mateo · Grades 9-12 | 81% | 65% | $2.46M |
| 4.6 mi | Summit Preparatory Charter High CharterRedwood City · Grades 9-12 | 34% | 24% | $1.27M |
| 5.3 mi | San Mateo HighSan Mateo · Grades 9-12 | 62% | 48% | $1.20M |
School details
- Address
- 1400 Alameda de Las Pulgas, Belmont, CA 94002
Get directions · See it on our map - Phone
- (650) 595-0210
- District
- Sequoia Union High
- County
- San Mateo County
- Grades
- 9-12
- Students
- 2,385 (2025-26)
- Type
- High school · Traditional · Magnet
- State school code
- 41690624130993
Common questions
How did Carlmont High School do on state tests?
In spring 2026, 87% of students met or exceeded the reading (ELA) standard and 75% met the math standard, compared with 49% and 38% across California.
How many students attend Carlmont High School?
2,385 students were enrolled in the 2025-26 school year, in grades 9-12.
How many Carlmont High School students get into UC?
For fall 2025, 279 of 361 UC freshman applicants from Carlmont High School were admitted. Of the class of 2022-23, 19% enrolled at a UC campus within 16 months.
How much do homes cost near Carlmont High School?
The typical home value in ZIP code 94002, where Carlmont High School is located, is $2.27M, up 5.5% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index). Prices inside the school's attendance zone can differ.
Does living near Carlmont High School guarantee a spot?
No. Public schools assign students by attendance zone, which Sequoia Union High sets and can change. Confirm the zone for a specific address with the district before you buy or rent.