- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062271013104
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 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 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of California schools.
- #4 of 5
- high schools in Carson · Resource Index
- 38
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Academy of Medical Arts at Carson High held near 457 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 25.9 → 25.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 062271013104 · Carson, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
438 enr · 17.5:1 · 59.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Academy of Medical Arts at Carson High held near 457 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 25.9 → 25.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Academy of Medical Arts at Carson High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grover Clevela
Grover Cleveland Charter High
2,719 students
- North Hollywoo
North Hollywood Senior High
2,444 students
- Phineas Bannin
Phineas Banning Senior High
2,422 students
- San Pedro Seni
San Pedro Senior High
2,398 students
- Venice Senior
Venice Senior High
2,293 students
- This school 438
Academy of Medical Arts at Carson High
438 students
What this shows Academy of Medical Arts at Carson High reports 438 students on the CCD universe file.
How Academy of Medical Arts at Carson High compares
Academy of Medical Arts at Carson High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$22,606
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
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.
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
District finance for Los Angeles Unified reports $22,606 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,444
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~438 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 463 (2022-23) → 457 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
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 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.