Serving 474 students in grades 9-12, Academies Of Education And Empowerment At Carson High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 474 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The Academies of Education and Empowerment at Carson High serves the southeast part of Carson, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 5.2 square miles. Families living within this zone can typically reach the school within 5-10 minutes, with an average distance of 1.4 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance area.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Academies Of Education And Empowerment At Carson High School's student population of 474 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
474 students
Showing 2014–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Creating a better tomorrow!
School Rankings
Academies Of Education And Empowerment At Carson High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academies Of Education And Empowerment At Carson High School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6119 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
Asian
14%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
61%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
20%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
7%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academies Of Education And Empowerment At Carson High School's ranking?
Academies Of Education And Empowerment At Carson High School is ranked #6119 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Academies Of Education And Empowerment At Carson High School often compared to?
Academies Of Education And Empowerment At Carson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High School, Alliance Judy Ivie Burton Technology Academy High School, Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Academies Of Education And Empowerment At Carson High School?
The graduation rate of Academies Of Education And Empowerment At Carson High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Academies Of Education And Empowerment At Carson High School?
474 students attend Academies Of Education And Empowerment At Carson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Academies Of Education And Empowerment At Carson High School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Academies Of Education And Empowerment At Carson High School?
Academies Of Education And Empowerment At Carson High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Academies Of Education And Empowerment At Carson High School offer ?
Academies Of Education And Empowerment At Carson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Academies Of Education And Empowerment At Carson High School part of?
Academies Of Education And Empowerment At Carson High School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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