For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 4,299 students in Carson, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Carson, CA are California Academy Of Mathematics And Science, Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High School and Carson Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carson, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Carson have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
Carson, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is California Academy Of Mathematics And Science, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Carson, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
California Academy Of Mathematics And Science
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1000 East Victoria St. Bldg. S
Carson, CA 90747
(310) 243-2025
Carson, CA 90747
(310) 243-2025
Gr: 9-12 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
22328 South Main St.
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 847-1460
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 847-1460
Gr: 9-12 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Carson Senior High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
22328 South Main St.
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 847-6000
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 847-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,407 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Academies Of Education And Empowerment At Carson High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
22328 South Main St.
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 847-1455
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 847-1455
Gr: 9-12 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Eagle Tree Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
22628 South Main St.
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 549-0970
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 549-0970
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #66.
Magnolia Science Academy 3
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1254 East Helmick St.
Carson, CA 90746
(310) 637-3806
Carson, CA 90746
(310) 637-3806
Gr: 6-12 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: n/an/a
Virtual Academy Of The Arts & Entertainment
Alternative School
1254 East Helmick St.
Carson, CA 90746
(424) 444-0488
Carson, CA 90746
(424) 444-0488
Gr: K-12 | 878 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Carson, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Eagle Tree Continuation High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
22628 South Main St.
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 549-0970
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 549-0970
Gr: 9-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Carson, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Carson, CA include California Academy Of Mathematics And Science, Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High School and Carson Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Carson?
7 public high schools are located in Carson.
What is the racial composition of students in Carson?
Carson public high schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Carson are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Carson include: Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High School vs. Academies Of Education And Empowerment At Carson High School, Academies Of Education And Empowerment At Carson High School vs. Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High School
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