Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High School
22328 S. Main St.
Carson, CA 90745
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Tel:
(310)847-1465
- Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High School serves 510 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 40-44% (which is higher than the California state average of 37%) for the 2015-2016 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is equal to the California state level of 24:1.
- Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
- Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High School operates within the Los Angeles Unified School District.
- Los Angeles Unified School District's 77% graduation rate is lower than the California state average of 83%.
Top Placements (California)
Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High School is Listed among the top public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading Language/Arts Proficiency Highest reading language/arts proficiency (Top 5%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High School's student population of 510 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 510 students |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 9595 schools in California (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High School is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 37% |
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85-89% | 48% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 24:1 |
| Asian | 44% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 40% | 54% |
| Black | 9% | 6% |
| White | 1% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | 5% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.64 |
| Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 83% |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 42% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 17% | 9% |
District Comparison
- The school district of Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High School is Los Angeles Unified School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 983 school districts in California (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- Los Angeles Unified School District's student population of 633,165 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The district's graduation rate of 77% has increased from 61% over five school years.
- The revenue/student of $12,871 is higher than the state average of $11,049. The district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The district's spending/student of $14,853 is higher than the state average of $11,340. The district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
| School District Name | Los Angeles Unified School District | |
| Number of Schools Managed | 1,020 | 4 |
| Number of Students Managed | 633,165 | 1,585 |
 | ||
| District Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 37% |
| District Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 48% |
| District Graduation Rate | 77% | 83% |
| District Total Revenue | $8,437 MM | $18 MM |
| District Spending | $9,736 MM | $18 MM |
| District Revenue / Student | $12,871 | $11,049 |
| District Spending / Student | $14,853 | $11,340 |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
Source: 2015-2016 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High School is Academies Of Education And Empowerment At Carson High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Caroldale Learning Community (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Dolores Street Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Carson Academies Of Education And Empowerment At Carson High School Grades: 9-12 | 563 students
0.0 miles
22328 S. Main St.
Carson, CA 90745
(310)847-1455 0.0 9-12 563 - Carson Dolores Street Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 598 students
0.1 miles
22526 Dolores St.
Carson, CA 90745
(310)834-2565 0.1 K-5 598 - Carson Eagle Tree Continuation High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 55 students
0.1 miles
22628 S. Main St.
Carson, CA 90745
(310)549-0970 0.1 9-12 55 - Carson Carson Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 1560 students
0.2 miles
22328 S. Main St.
Carson, CA 90745
(310)847-6000 0.2 9-12 1560 - Carson Caroldale Learning Community Grades: K-8 | 959 students
0.6 miles
22424 Caroldale Ave.
Carson, CA 90745
(310)320-8570 0.6 K-8 959
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