Academy of Medical Arts at Carson High

Academy of Medical Arts at Carson High serves 457 students in grades 9-12 in Carson, California, offering a specialized focus within the regular public school system. With 25 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains an 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio, providing reasonable class sizes for personalized attention. The school demonstrates solid academic performance, earning a 7.5 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating and ranking in the 80th percentile statewide at #1950 out of 9566 California high schools.

Students show particular strength in English Language Arts, with 67% achieving proficiency or above across grade levels. Mathematics presents an area with room for growth, as 26% of students perform at or above proficient levels. Academy of Medical Arts draws students from the surrounding community where families enjoy a median household income of $103,471 and median home values of $601,300.

The neighborhood maintains a 9.4% poverty rate, and 28% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, reflecting a middle-class community with moderate educational attainment. Located on South Main Street, the school serves families in this small city setting within Los Angeles County, providing specialized medical arts programming alongside traditional high school academics in an established residential area of nearly 59,000 residents.