Carson High School is a four-year public high school in Carson, California, United States. It is situated in the District South area of the Los Angeles Unified School District. Carson High is located on the corner of 223rd Street and Main Street.
Serving 1,407 students in grades 9-12, Carson Senior 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 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,407 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Carson Senior High serves the southeast part of Carson, CA, covering an attendance zone of approximately 5.2 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive to the school of just 5-10 minutes, with the farthest edge of the zone located about 2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Carson Senior High School's student population of 1,407 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,407 students
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1963
School Calendar
School Rankings
Carson Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carson Senior 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
#5550 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
14%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
58%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
20%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
91%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
️colt
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carson Senior High School's ranking?
Carson Senior High School is ranked #5550 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Carson Senior High School often compared to?
Carson Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nathaniel Narbonne Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Carson Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Carson Senior High School is 91%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Carson Senior High School?
1,407 students attend Carson Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Carson Senior High School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 14% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carson Senior High School?
Carson Senior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Carson Senior High School offer ?
Carson Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Carson Senior High School part of?
Carson Senior High School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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