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22328 South Main Street, Carson, CA 90745-4525
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 64th percentile among comparable California schools.
63.6% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down slightly.
Math is weaker: 25.3% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 63.6% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 25.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 476/1,596 (70th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 661/1,596 (59th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 17:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 438 |
| Low-Income Students | 354 (80.8%) |
| English Learners | 18 (4.1%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 7.0 points from last year and fell 3.0 points over the full period. Math fell 9.6 points from last year and fell 0.6 points over the full period.
•Math -0.6 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Filipino and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
63.6% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 30% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 10.5-point reading income gap is narrower than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino students have the strongest math results at about 37% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 13% to 13%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
25.3% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 42% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 3.1-point math income gap is narrower than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Academy of Medical Arts at Carson High compare within the district?
Academy of Medical Arts at Carson High is No. 56 in reading and No. 78 in math proficiency among the 185 9–12 schools in Los Angeles Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Academy of Medical Arts at Carson High rank in California?
Academy of Medical Arts at Carson High ranks No. 476 of 1,596 in reading and No. 661 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Academy of Medical Arts at Carson High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 52 in reading and No. 69 in math among 160 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 61.7% meet the reading standard and 24.7% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Academy of Medical Arts at Carson High compare with other schools in Carson?
Academy of Medical Arts at Carson High is No. 2 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 4 9–12 schools in Carson with 2026 results.
Explore schools in CarsonHow does Academy of Medical Arts at Carson High compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Academy of Medical Arts at Carson High is No. 128 in reading and No. 176 in math proficiency among the 334 9–12 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Academy of Medical Arts at Carson HighThis school | 25.3% | 63.6% |
| Academies of Education and Empowerment at Carson H | 10.9% | 62.4% |
| Carson Senior High | 37.2% | 58.5% |
