For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 4,309 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 30% (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 93%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Academies Of Education And Empowerment At Carson High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 667 students
Rank: #22.
Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
22328 South Main St.
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 847-1465
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 847-1465
Grades: 9-12
| 457 students
Rank: #33.
Carson Senior High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
22328 South Main St.
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 847-6000
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 847-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,378 students
Rank: #44.
Magnolia Science Academy 3
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1254 East Helmick St.
Carson, CA 90746
(310) 637-3806
Carson, CA 90746
(310) 637-3806
Grades: 6-12
| 389 students
Rank: #55.
Academies Of Education And Empowerment At Carson High School
(Math: 6-9% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 493 students
Rank: #66.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 31 students
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
Grades: K-12
| 894 students
Carson, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 84 students
23536 Catskill Ave.
Carson, CA 90745
(424) 222-4588
Carson, CA 90745
(424) 222-4588
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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 97% 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: Academies Of Education And Empowerment At Carson High School vs. Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High School, Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High School vs. Academies Of Education And Empowerment At Carson High School
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