Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High School: Full Guide

Location: Carson, CA

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Breakdowns of student ethnicity, gender, and family income
How safe Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High is to attend
SAT/ACT/AP scores earned by Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High students
Which AP/IB classes you can take at Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High
Every sports team you can join at Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High

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Basic Information

Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High School is a public school, supporting grades 9 to 12 . It's located in Carson, CA in Los Angeles County.

Based on its location, Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High is classified as a school in a small city. Here's the location on a map:

Contact Information

Mailing address:

Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High School
22328 S. Main St.
Carson, CA 90745

Phone number: 3108471465

Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High School homepage: http://amachs-lausd-ca.schoolloop.com/

Principal: Melinda Azpeitia Martes
Email the principal: [email protected]

Student Demographics

Student Enrollment

The total enrollment at Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High School is 548 students, making it a somewhat large high school, in the top half of all California high schools by size.

As a mid-sized high school, Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High strikes the balance between size and comfort. There will be enough students to provide a diversity of experiences, like clubs and sports, for you to join. But it'll be small enough that you'll likely get to know most people in your class.

Growth in Student Body Size

Is Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High School growing or shrinking? This will help you see trends in where the school is headed.

From our calculations, the enrollment at Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High has increased over the past few years. We calculate this by comparing enrollment in grades 9 to 12.

	Male Students	Female Students	All Students
9^th grade	63	96	159
10^th grade	54	65	119
11^th grade	64	93	157
12^th grade	47	65	112

As you can see in the table above, the freshman class is 47 students larger than the senior class. This suggests that the school is growing in size and taking on more students.

There are a few reasons this could be happening. The city of Carson could be growing in population, thus sending more students into Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High. Alternatively, Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High could be relaxing its student policies and taking in more students.

Gender Split

Are there more boys or girls at Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High School?

From our statistics, Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High has a 42:58 split between male and female students in the high school grades.

There is a large female majority at Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High, and the imbalance is greater than you would expect from the general population in Los Angeles County. As a result, it'll feel like there are a lot more girls than boys in your classes.

Sometimes this imbalance can result from random chance and may not suggest anything about Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High. In other cases, the school might preferentially select for females (if it has its own admissions criteria), or parents with female kids might prefer to send them to Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High. In yet other cases, other neighboring schools might attract male students, drawing them away from Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High.

If this gender imbalance is a concern for you, we suggest contacting Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High administration and asking if they have any thoughts about why there's a female majority. Their phone number is 3108471465.

Ethnicity Breakdown

What's the racial diversity at Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High School? Does one ethnicity make up most of the student body, or is it fairly balanced?

From our statistics, Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High has a diverse student body. No single ethnicity composes more than 50% of all students, which means you'll be surrounded by a diverse set of students in class. Only a third of California schools show this much diversity.

The most common ethnicity at Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High is Asian. Across all of California, Asian students make up 11.5% of enrollment, but it's rare for a school to be predominantly Asian. Thus Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High is notable for having a particularly strong Asian presence.

	Percentage	Number
American Indian/Alaska Native	0.7%	4
Asian	48.5%	266
Hispanic	36.3%	199
Black	8.5%	47
White	1.4%	8
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander	4.3%	24
Two or more races	0.0%	0

High schools usually reflect the population in the surrounding area, so the ethnicities of students likely resembles those of Carson. If you'd like to see how other nearby schools look in diversity, just google "[name of school] prepscholar" to find our guide to that specific school.

Income Level of Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High Families

What are the family incomes of students at Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High School? To determine this, we look at the number of students who qualify for free or reduced lunches, a classification by the US federal government.

To qualify for a reduced price meal, family income needs to be below 185% of the federal poverty guidelines. For a family of 4, this means an income of around $45,000 or below.

To qualify for a free meal, family income needs to be below 130% of the federal poverty guidelines. For a family of 4, this means an income of around $32,000 or below.

The lower the percentage of students who qualify for free or reduced price meals, the higher the income levels are likely to be.

At Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High, 10.5% of students qualify for reduced-price lunches, and 42.3% qualify for free lunches.

This means Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High has a below average level of poverty. With most students not qualifying for free or reduced price lunches, Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High is below average among California schools in poverty level. The income level of families in Carson is thus likely to be relatively high.

	Number	Percent
Reduced-price lunches	58	10.5%
Free lunches	232	42.3%
Do not qualify for reduced-price or free lunches	258	47.0%

As with ethnicity, this likely reflects the surrounding community in Carson and doesn't speak much about the school itself.

Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High is in the middle 50% of schools by income level. Generally, higher income level schools are better-funded and have a higher quality range of classes and activities. Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High is likely in the middle of the pack in this regard and will give you a good set of options to try.

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School Safety

How safe is Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High School to attend? Can you expect a lot of conflict as a student here?

To study this, we look at disciplinary data for two types of incidents at Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High: referrals to law enforcement (when incidents are reported to police), and arrests.

These are the most serious disciplinary actions available to school administration and are more severe than suspensions or expulsions. Suspensions are often discretionary and can be given just for being disruptive in class. In contrast, law enforcement referrals and arrests often indicate incidents that put the safety of other Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High students at risk.

Compare this school with other high schools in the same school district, using the following table:

Los Angeles Unified School District Safety

School Name	Total Referred	Enrollment
Frank Lanterman	0	222
Youth Opportunities Unlimited	6	323
Jane Addams Continuation	0	216
William Tell Aggeler Opportunity High	0	65
John R. Wooden High	0	144
Angel's Gate (continuation)	0	84

Academic Performance

Now we get to a major aspect of assessing a high school: academic performance. How good of an education will you get at Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High School? Will you be competitive for college? Will you have access to advanced classes?

We've compiled everything we could find about Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High's academics here.

Standardized Testing

Next, we'll look at another major piece of high school academics: standardized testing performance for Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High School students. These are tests that are administered to large populations of students for comparison purposes.

Let’s start by taking a look at the data for nationally administered standardized tests.

SAT Scores

As you probably know, the SAT is a critical test used for college admissions. The higher the score you get, the better your academic performance compared to students nationwide, and the easier it is to get into top colleges.

We did in-depth research and found the average Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High School SAT scores.

The average composite SAT score is a 1290 out of 2400, compared to a national average of 1500. Each year, roughly 50 at Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High take the SAT.

This is a very low SAT score, putting Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High in the bottom 25% of all California schools, and well below the national average. Only 12% of SAT takers here score above the national average. Unfortunately, this suggests that most students attending Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High are not high-achieving, and may find it difficult to be admitted to a good college.

Note, however, that an average is just an average - you still have the potential to rise above expectations. If you work hard and earn an SAT score well above Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High's average, you'll have a great shot at entering a good college.

Keep in mind, however, that only 9% of all students at Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High took the SAT, so the results could be skewed by the small sample size.

Here's a breakdown of SAT scores by section:

Average SAT Scores (2013-2014)

Source	Critical Reading	Math	Writing	Composite
Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High	430	424	436	1290
California	498	510	496	1504
United States	495	511	484	1490

Note that the SAT has since changed to a 1600 scale, but the trends above for your high school are likely to continue. Just use this guide to convert between the old 2400 scale and the new 1600 scale.

To learn more about SAT percentile rankings, read our guide on what SAT percentiles really mean.

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ACT Scores

In California, the ACT is less popular than the SAT. Fewer students take the ACT, and typically these students are more motivated and academically prepared for college. Therefore, it's harder to compare Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High School ACT scores with the rest of the country.

At Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High, the average ACT composite score was 18, compared to the nationwide average of 20. Each year, roughly 41 out of 547 total students take the ACT.

This is below average performance, putting Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High in the bottom 50% of California high schools. Most students who take the ACT are below the national average.

Since the ACT tests what you learn in school, this is a pretty strong indicator that you'll get an average or below average education at Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High.

Here are the average English, Math, Reading, and Science scores for Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High compared to California and the US:

Average ACT Scores

Source	English	Math	Reading	Science
Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High	17	19	18	19
California	21.8	22.8	22.3	21.7
United States	20.3	20.9	21.3	20.8

Scores provided are for the 2013-14 school year.

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Advanced Placement (AP)

Advanced Placement (AP) classes are college-level courses that are an additional academic challenge may give Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High School students credit for college.

Here's what we're looking for: high average AP test scores as well as high AP passing rates.

AP Scores

Every year, roughly 41 students in grades 9-12 at Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High take 60 AP exams. It's important to understand how students score on the AP - earning a 3, 4, or 5 on the AP test means passing the test and often earning college credit.

The average score of all AP exams taken at Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High is 1.8 out of 5.

Compared to schools across California, this score puts Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High at below average performance. On AP tests, the passing score is considered a 3, and unfortunately the number of students who don't pass is greater than the number of do. This performance places Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High School in the bottom 25 % of schools for AP tests.

This isn't all bad news for you, though. It's still good that Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High offers AP classes so you have the opportunity to take courses at a college level. Your school might be new to offering AP courses, and typically teachers get better at preparing students for AP tests over time. Finally, as you'll see below, there are still students who earn a passing grade of 3 or above - and with hard work, you can be one of them.

We have specific data on how many students got a 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 (out of 5) on AP exams in the chart below:

To find out the passing rates for specific AP courses at Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High School, you'll have to talk to your guidance counselor (who can then help you find that information). For instance, one AP Calculus teacher may have an above-90% passing rate, while another might only have a 50% passing rate. If you can, you'll want to take the class with the teacher who has more students get a 3 or above on the AP exam.

Find out more about the average score for each AP subject here.

State Tests

As of 2014, eleventh graders attending Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High School must take standardized tests in English/Language Arts and Math as part of the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP). These align with the new Common Core standards and are called the "Smarter Balanced" tests.

If Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High students meet or exceed state standards, they're academically prepared to graduate high school and go to college. Specifically, we care about the percentage of students who meet or exceed state standards. The larger this number, the higher the preparation of students at Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High.

English/Language Arts

At Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High School, 80% of students meet or exceed state standards in English/Language Arts.

This is considered very good and puts Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High in the top 10% of all high schools in California for English/Language Arts. Most Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High students pass or exceed state standards, and many of them are likely well above average.

English/Language Arts Test Results (2015)

Read more about what’s measured in each ELA area score here.

Math

The other major test taken for state assessments is Math. Across the state, Math performance is generally lower than English/Language Arts performance, so it's natural for this number to be lower.

At Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High School, 32% of students meet or exceed state standards in Math. This is considered well below average and puts Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High in the bottom 25% of all high schools in California. The vast majority of Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High students don't meet state standards, and only a small percentage pass.

Math Test Results (2015)

Read more about what’s measured in each Math area score, go here.

Academic Offerings

In addition to the standard high school curriculum, many high schools like Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High School offer advanced coursework as part of the Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) programs.

Brief Intro to AP/IB

AP and IB courses are designed at the difficulty level of college introductory classes. There are several important benefits to taking advanced coursework at Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High. First, taking more advanced classes shows colleges that you're committed to challenging yourself academically, and that you're one of the more advanced students at Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High. Taking AP/IB classes also raises your weighted GPA and makes you a stronger college applicant.

Furthermore, many colleges will accept your Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High AP/IB coursework as college coursework. In some cases, you'll be able to skip introductory-level classes and move to more advanced classes. In other cases, you'll be able to avoid having to take required courses and might even be able to graduate earlier than the standard 4 years. Often this will require you to pass the AP test, getting a score of 3 or above.

So what advanced courses does Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High School offer?

AP Courses

Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High School offers AP courses in 8 subjects.

This is a relatively low number of AP subjects, putting Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High School in the bottom 50% of California schools offering AP courses. You'll likely be able to take the most popular courses like Calculus, English, and US History, but you won't have most other subjects available.

The total number of AP subjects is 38, so Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High is missing most. If you want to take any AP courses not being offered at Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High, ask your counselor for ideas on how to cover the gap. If you're a strong student, you might consider transferring schools to access a more advanced curriculum.

Of course, keep in mind that even though Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High doesn't offer many AP courses, it might teach the ones it does offer quite well. You can see student performance in the AP score analysis section above.

The following AP courses were offered at Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High during 2015-2016:

Course Title
Calculus AB
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
Human Geography
Physics 1: Algebra-Based
Psychology
United States Government and Politics
United States History

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