Serving 457 students in grades 9-12, Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High School ranks in the top 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 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than 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 99% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 457 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High School's student population of 457 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
457 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High School is 0.60, 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
#3782 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
47%
12%
Hispanic
42%
56%
Black
7%
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High School's ranking?
Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High School is ranked #3782 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High School often compared to?
Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Academies Of Education And Empowerment At Carson High School, San Pedro Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High School?
The graduation rate of Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High School?
457 students attend Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High School students are Asian, 42% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High School?
Academy Of Medical Arts 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 Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High School offer ?
Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High School part of?
Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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