Serving 438 students in grades 9-12, Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson 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 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). 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 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 438 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (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
Student Attention
School Overview
Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High School's student population of 438 students has declined by 13% 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
438 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
2000
School Calendar
School Motto
Be AMAzing!
School Rankings
Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson 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 Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson 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
#4994 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
45%
12%
Hispanic
42%
56%
Black
7%
5%
White
2%
20%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Los Angeles Unified School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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 #4994 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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 90-94%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High School?
438 students attend Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% 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 White, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
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 17:1, 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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