Serving 493 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 6-9% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). 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 20:1 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 Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 493 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Academies Of Education And Empowerment At Carson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Academies Of Education And Empowerment At Carson High School's student population of 493 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
493 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Academies Of Education And Empowerment At Carson High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 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 0.62, 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
#6578 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
16%
12%
Hispanic
58%
56%
Black
12%
5%
White
4%
20%
Hawaiian
6%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 #6578 out of 9,602 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, Rancho Dominguez Preparatory by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Academies Of Education And Empowerment At Carson High School?
493 students attend Academies Of Education And Empowerment At Carson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Academies Of Education And Empowerment At Carson High School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are White, and 4% 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 20:1, 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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