Academy of Medical Arts at Carson High
High SchoolSchool overview
College & career readiness
Data source: California Department of Education — ACGR, CCI, CGR reports
Dashboard indicators
Data source: California School Dashboard 2025, ELPAC 2024
Student demographics
Performance breakdown
| Category | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Exceeded Standard | 17.9% |
| Met Standard | 34.9% |
| Below Standard | 47.3% |
What other rankings don't show you
Most rating sites report "53% proficient" for Academy of Medical Arts at Carson High and stop there. Here's what that number hides:
17.9% of students exceeded standard while 34.9% merely met it. That exceeded rate is 2.4 points above the state average of 15.5%. That's near the Los Angeles Unified district average of 18.8%. Compared to the 7 nearby schools within ~3 miles, this exceeded rate is 4.6 points higher (vs 13.3% average). The gap between "met" and "exceeded" is the difference between a school that clears the bar and one that raises it.
The graduation rate is 89.2%. 60.4% of students complete A-G requirements for UC/CSU eligibility — a strong college readiness signal. 71.1% of graduates go on to college within a year.
Chronic absenteeism is 17.8%, better than the state average of 34.0%.
Key metrics
ELA scores by grade
| Grade | Tested | Exceeded | Met | Met+Above |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th | 109 | 26.6% | 44.0% | 70.6% |
Math scores by grade
| Grade | Tested | Exceeded | Met | Met+Above |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th | 109 | 9.2% | 25.7% | 34.9% |
Estimated K-12 PathEstimate
Estimated K-12 path based on district and proximity. Actual attendance zones may differ. Contact your school district for official feeder information.
Nearby schools
Nearby High Schools
7 within ~3 mi · avg 48.3
Nearby Elementary Schools
25 within ~3 mi · avg 45.9
Nearby Middle Schools
5 within ~3 mi · avg 44.1
Data source: California Department of Education (2025 test year) · How we score