- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Carson, CA
Carson Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Carson Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062271002899
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carson Senior High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 5
- high schools in Carson · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21:1
- students per teacher
- 69.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Carson Senior High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carson Senior High ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Carson, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271002899 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Carson Senior High held near 1,378 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 67.2 → 72.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 062271002899 · Carson, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,407 enr · 21:1 · 69.1% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Carson Senior High held near 1,378 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 67.2 → 72.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Carson Senior 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
Carson Senior High
1,407 students
What this shows Carson Senior High reports 1,407 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carson Senior High compares
Carson Senior 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 | 21:1 | ▼ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.1% | ▲ 25% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,407 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,407
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
21:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 43% in California - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
33.0%
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 235 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.5%
African American 16.9%
Asian 14.4%
Two or More 4.8%
White 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.6, Carson Senior High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
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 Carson Senior 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carson Senior 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.
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
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 (~1,407 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carson Senior High
How many students attend Carson Senior High?
Carson Senior High has 1,407 students enrolled. It is a high school in Carson, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,405 (2022-23) → 1,378 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carson Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Carson Senior High is 21:1, which is 2% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 34% 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 Carson Senior High?
69.1% of students at Carson Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carson Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Carson Senior High is Hispanic or Latino at 57.5% of enrollment, in Carson, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carson Senior High?
Carson Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Carson Senior High rank among high schools in Carson?
By Resource Investment Index, Carson Senior High ranks #3 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 Carson Senior 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.