Very Good
#2775 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 29% in state
Academies of Education and Empowerment at Carson High
High School · Los Angeles Unified · Carson, CA
A Los Angeles Unified high school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
22328 South Main St., Carson, CA 90745
- Math 10% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 68% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Academies of Education and Empowerment at Carson High score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2012–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2019, reaching 39% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2012-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2012-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Academies of Education and Empowerment at Carson High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 64Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,369/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Carson), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$106,457
Median home value
$628,400
Median rent
$1,838/mo
College educated
27.6%
Homeownership
68.5%
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90745; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Medical Arts at Carson HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 457 | Compare → |
| Carson Senior HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 1,378 | Compare → |
| Eagle Tree ContinuationEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| Boyle Heights Sci Tech Engr and Math MagnetEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | 9–12 | Not available | 131 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Los Angeles Unified
- Schools in district
- 785
- Rank in district
- #314 of 769
- District spending per student
- $22,687NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Academies of Education and Empowerment at Carson High is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Academies of Education and Empowerment at Carson High
Academies of Education and Empowerment at Carson High is a public high school in Carson, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 493 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,775 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Academies of Education and Empowerment at Carson High
What grades does Academies of Education and Empowerment at Carson High serve?
Academies of Education and Empowerment at Carson High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Academies of Education and Empowerment at Carson High?
Academies of Education and Empowerment at Carson High has an enrollment of approximately 493 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academies of Education and Empowerment at Carson High?
The student-teacher ratio at Academies of Education and Empowerment at Carson High is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Academies of Education and Empowerment at Carson High rank in CA?
Academies of Education and Empowerment at Carson High ranks #2,775 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Academies of Education and Empowerment at Carson High's MySchoolScout rating?
Academies of Education and Empowerment at Carson High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Academies of Education and Empowerment at Carson High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Academies of Education and Empowerment at Carson High has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Is Academies of Education and Empowerment at Carson High a charter school?
No, Academies of Education and Empowerment at Carson High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Academies of Education and Empowerment at Carson High a Title I school?
No, Academies of Education and Empowerment at Carson High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Academies of Education and Empowerment at Carson High?
75.9% of students at Academies of Education and Empowerment at Carson High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 493
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.6%
- Phone
- (310) 847-1455
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 90745)
- 57,952
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 90745; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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