Enrollment
673
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062250009901
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 90
🌟 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 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of California schools.
- #2 of 5
- high schools in Carson · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How California Academy of Mathematics and Science compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at California Academy of Mathematics and Science
California Academy of Mathematics and Science is a mid-sized high school in Carson, California, enrolling 673 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28:1 is larger than about 93% of California schools and 30% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 673 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,378 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #217.
Its student body is led by Asian (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%) (diversity index 62/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 18 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 351 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
10.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 15.4% 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): California Academy of Mathematics and Science is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (28:1 vs 21:1).
Long Beach Unified also operates Polytechnic High (3,890 students) and Millikan High (3,408 students) alongside California Academy of Mathematics and Science.
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 California Academy of Mathematics and Science compares
California Academy of Mathematics and Science on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,028
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Long Beach Unified, which includes California Academy of Mathematics and Science.
$16,028
Per student
-3%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.5%
State 60.1%
Federal 15.4%
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 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
- 3,890
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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
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 (~673 students)
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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.
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 53/100 (higher 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 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.
Is California Academy of Mathematics and Science a good school?
California Academy of Mathematics and Science earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% 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 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.
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