- Enrollment
- 3,890
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Carson, CA
California Academy of Mathematics and Science
Federal NCES profile for California Academy of Mathematics and Science, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062250009901
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
California Academy of Mathematics and Science earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of California schools.
- #2 of 5
- high schools in Carson · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 28:1
- large classes for California
- 28.4%
- free-lunch eligible
California Academy of Mathematics and Science has class sizes larger than 93% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, California Academy of Mathematics and Science ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Carson, CA.
School address
District: Long Beach Unified · California
NCES ID 062250009901 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
California Academy of Mathematics and Science held near 667 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.8 → 25.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 062250009901 · Carson, CA High · MID · TRAD
673 enr · 28:1 · 28.4% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Polytechnic High (3,890 students)
California Academy of Mathematics and Science held near 667 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.8 → 25.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
California Academy of Mathematics and Science in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Polytechnic Hi
Polytechnic High
3,890 students
- Millikan High
Millikan High
3,408 students
- Wilson High
Wilson High
3,349 students
- Lakewood High
Lakewood High
2,305 students
- Jordan High
Jordan High
2,272 students
- This school 673
California Academy of Mathematics and Science
673 students
What this shows California Academy of Mathematics and Science reports 673 students on the CCD universe file.
How California Academy of Mathematics and Science compares
California Academy of Mathematics and Science 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 | 28:1 | ▲ 30% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.4% | ▼ 49% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 673 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
673
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
28:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 93% in California - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
10.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$18,419
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.9 FTE
Per 351 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 50.8%
Hispanic or Latino 33.7%
African American 6.8%
White 4.5%
Two or More 4.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 50.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.0, California Academy of Mathematics and Science is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Long Beach Unified reports $18,419 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How California Academy of Mathematics and Science Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polytechnic High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Millikan High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wilson High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakewood High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jordan High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to California Academy of Mathematics and Science's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,408
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 3,349
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,305
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 2,272
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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
Academies of Education and Empowerment at Carson High
Standard public school
474 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
Academy of Medical Arts at Carson High
Standard public school
438 students 17.5:1 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 (~673 students)
Frequently asked questions about California Academy of Mathematics and Science
How many students attend California Academy of Mathematics and Science?
California Academy of Mathematics and Science has 673 students enrolled. It is a high school in Carson, CA. CCD year-over-year: 672 (2022-23) → 667 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at California Academy of Mathematics and Science?
The student-teacher ratio at California Academy of Mathematics and Science is 28:1, which is 30% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 78% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at California Academy of Mathematics and Science?
28.4% of students at California Academy of Mathematics and Science are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of California Academy of Mathematics and Science?
The largest demographic group at California Academy of Mathematics and Science is Asian at 50.8% of enrollment, in Carson, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for California Academy of Mathematics and Science?
California Academy of Mathematics and Science has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 California Academy of Mathematics and Science rank among high schools in Carson?
By Resource Investment Index, California Academy of Mathematics and Science ranks #2 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 Long Beach Unified?
Besides California Academy of Mathematics and Science, Long Beach Unified also operates Polytechnic High (3,890 students), Millikan High (3,408 students), and Wilson High (3,349 students). See the Long Beach Unified district page for the complete list.