Serving 1,378 students in grades 9-12, Carson Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,378 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Carson Senior High School's student population of 1,378 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,378 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Carson Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carson Senior High School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5860 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
16%
12%
Hispanic
57%
56%
Black
16%
5%
White
3%
20%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carson Senior High School's ranking?
Carson Senior High School is ranked #5860 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Carson Senior High School often compared to?
Carson Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nathaniel Narbonne Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Carson Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Carson Senior High School is 93%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Carson Senior High School?
1,378 students attend Carson Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Carson Senior High School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carson Senior High School?
Carson Senior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Carson Senior High School offer ?
Carson Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Carson Senior High School part of?
Carson Senior High School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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