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Academy of Medical Arts at Carson High

Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles County · 22328 South Main Street, Carson, CA 90745-4525

(310) 847-1465 · www.amacarson.org

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7/10
#394
Rank 394 out of 1,227
Top 32%
English Language Arts7/10 · #373 · 70th percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #351 · 71st percentile
Science5/10 · #649 · 50th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Nestled in Carson — a working-class South Bay city with a tight-knit, multicultural community — Academy of Medical Arts at Carson High offers students a focused pathway into healthcare and the sciences within the larger Carson High campus. The medical arts theme gives motivated students a sense of direction early on, making it a solid fit for families who want their teenager thinking about future careers alongside core academics. Carson itself has a proud, down-to-earth feel, and this school reflects that — academically competitive without losing its community roots.

Student Demographics

109 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Filipino
44 (40%)
Hispanic
38 (35%)
Asian
14 (13%)
African American
7 (6%)
Multiple Races
3 (3%)
Other
3 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners8 (7%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged92 (84%)
Students with Disabilities7 (6%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

438
Enrollment
25.5
Teachers (FTE)
17.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
22.5
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

92.3%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

7
AP Courses
offered
21.4%
AP Participation
of students
99
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs8/10 · #649 · 71st percentile

154 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found