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 December 2001, the band No Doubt played a surprise concert at the high school as the first episode of the MTV show "Jammed."

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 school's address was 3557 Monroe until it was changed to Lancer Way about 15 years ago.

The world famous skate landmark, the Carlsbad Gap, was deconstructed on February 23, 2012.

Men's basketball 5 time cif san diego basketball champion, d1, 2000,2002, 2022, d2 2019 class 3a 1961,[8] Fall 2011- Technical Theater won 1st place for their Set and Lighting design at DTASC.