Best High Schools in Carson, CA

Carson, CA has 11 high schools with 4,975 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Carson score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Carson greatly exceed expectations.

1. California Academy Of Mathematics And Science

A+

SchoolGrade

98%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Long Beach Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 672 Students

2. Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy

A+

SchoolGrade

86%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 449 Students

3. Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 463 Students

4. Early College Academy-la Trade Tech College

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 231 Students

5. Magnolia Science Academy 3

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Magnolia Science Academy 3 District • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 379 Students

6. Carson Senior High

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1405 Students

7. Rancho Dominguez Preparatory

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 712 Students

8. Academies Of Education And Empowerment At Carson High

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 507 Students

9. Eagle Tree Continuation

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 30 Students

Best Middle Schools in Carson, CA

Carson, CA has 10 middle schools with 7,689 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Carson score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 26% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Carson greatly exceed expectations.

1. Helen Keller Middle

A

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Long Beach Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 459 Students

2. Lindsey Academy

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Long Beach Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 725 Students

3. Stephen M. White Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1384 Students

4. Walton Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Compton Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 216 Students

5. Andrew Carnegie Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 812 Students

6. Robert E. Peary Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1164 Students

7. Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 393 Students

8. Wilmington Mid Sci Tech Engr Arts Math (steam) Magnet

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1268 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Carson, CA

Carson, CA has 18 elementary schools with 7,621 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Carson score N/A% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Carson N/A.

1. Muir K-8

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Long Beach Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 1020 Students

2. Carson Street Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 639 Students

3. Two Hundred Thirty-second Place

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 411 Students

4. Bonita Street Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 413 Students

5. Caroldale Learning Community

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 674 Students

6. Broad Avenue Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 495 Students

7. Dominguez Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 440 Students

8. Del Amo Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 317 Students

9. Dolores Street Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 493 Students

10. Van Deene Avenue Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 313 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Carson, CA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Carson, CA has a total population of 93,757 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Carson, CA

21,499

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

84%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

29%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Carson, CA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C-

26.50 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

4.65 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

21.85 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Carson, CA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Carson, CA.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,535 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

79 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Carson, CA Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Carson, CA

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West Carson, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 56%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Harbor City, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 44%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Wilmington, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 40%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Torrance, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Lomita, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 28%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Compton, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Gardena, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 41%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
East Rancho Dominguez, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 21%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Willowbrook, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 29%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Long Beach, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations