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Carson Senior High

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

(310) 847-6000 · carsonhs.org/

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6/10
#519
Rank 519 out of 1,227
Top 42%
English Language Arts6/10 · #547 · 56th percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #487 · 60th percentile
Science6/10 · #590 · 54th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Carson Senior High sits in one of the South Bay's most underrated neighborhoods — a working-class community with a strong sense of pride that tends to fly under the radar compared to its flashier coastal neighbors. The school performs solidly in the middle of the pack statewide, making it a reasonable option for families rooted in Carson who want a traditional comprehensive high school experience without the chaos of a larger urban campus. Families who value community ties, local sports culture, and a school where kids can genuinely find their footing will feel right at home here.

Student Demographics

288 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
166 (58%)
African American
44 (15%)
Filipino
34 (12%)
Asian
13 (5%)
Pacific Islander
9 (3%)
White
8 (3%)
Multiple Races
8 (3%)
Other
6 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners30 (10%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged253 (88%)
Students with Disabilities39 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,407
Enrollment
74.8
Teachers (FTE)
18.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)
23.1
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

91.2%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.

10
AP Courses
offered
14.9%
AP Participation
of students
209
AP Enrollment
students

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

Athletics

Colts · CIF Los Angeles City Section

23
varsity sports
9 boys
10 girls
BaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Flag Football (Girls)Football (11 person)Golf (Boys)

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

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 · #662 · 70th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found