Enrollment
438
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Carson, CA
Academy of Medical Arts at Carson High
Federal NCES profile for Academy of Medical Arts at Carson High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062271013104
👥 S:T ratio 30
📚 AP courses 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Academy of Medical Arts at Carson High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of California schools.
- #4 of 5
- high schools in Carson · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- small classes for California
- 59.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Academy of Medical Arts at Carson High has class sizes smaller than 81% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Academy of Medical Arts at Carson High ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Carson, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271013104 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Academy of Medical Arts at Carson High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Academy of Medical Arts at Carson High
Academy of Medical Arts at Carson High is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Carson, California, enrolling 438 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 17.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 59.8% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 438 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,737 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #224.
Its student body is led by Asian (45%) and Hispanic or Latino (42%) (diversity index 62/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 7 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 438 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Los Angeles Unified spends $21,940 per pupil, 33% above the California average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Carson's high schools, it stands alongside Carson Senior High (1,407 students): Academy of Medical Arts at Carson High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.5:1 vs 21:1).
Los Angeles Unified also operates Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students) and North Hollywood Senior High (2,444 students) alongside Academy of Medical Arts at Carson High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Academy of Medical Arts at Carson High compares
Academy of Medical Arts at Carson High on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▼ 19% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.8% | ▲ 8% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 438 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
438
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
59.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 19% in California - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,940
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 438 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Asian 44.5%
Hispanic or Latino 42.0%
African American 7.1%
White 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.1%
Two or More 2.1%
Largest group: Asian at 44.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.9, Academy of Medical Arts at Carson High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Los Angeles Unified, which includes Academy of Medical Arts at Carson High.
$21,940
Per student
+33%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.3%
State 54.5%
Federal 19.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Academy of Medical Arts at Carson High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hollywood Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Academy of Medical Arts at Carson High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,444
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,398
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,293
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar high schools in Carson
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Carson Senior High
Standard public school
1,407 students 21:1 students per teacher
California Academy of Mathematics and Science
Standard public school
673 students 28:1 students per teacher
Academies of Education and Empowerment at Carson High
Standard public school
474 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
Eagle Tree Continuation
Alternative education program
18 students 6:1 students per teacher
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~438 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Academy of Medical Arts at Carson High
How many students attend Academy of Medical Arts at Carson High?
Academy of Medical Arts at Carson High has 438 students enrolled. It is a high school in Carson, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy of Medical Arts at Carson High?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy of Medical Arts at Carson High is 17.5:1, which is 19% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Academy of Medical Arts at Carson High?
59.8% of students at Academy of Medical Arts at Carson High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academy of Medical Arts at Carson High?
The largest demographic group at Academy of Medical Arts at Carson High is Asian at 44.5% of enrollment, in Carson, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academy of Medical Arts at Carson High?
Academy of Medical Arts at Carson High has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Academy of Medical Arts at Carson High rank among high schools in Carson?
By Resource Investment Index, Academy of Medical Arts at Carson High ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Carson, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Carson on the city page.
Is Academy of Medical Arts at Carson High a good school?
Academy of Medical Arts at Carson High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Academy of Medical Arts at Carson High, Los Angeles Unified also operates Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students), North Hollywood Senior High (2,444 students), and Phineas Banning Senior High (2,422 students). See the Los Angeles Unified district page for the complete list.
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