Best Public Schools in Carson, CA


Summary:

The city of Carson, California is home to 24 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 14 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 6 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The data reveals stark disparities in performance and outcomes between the highest-performing and lowest-performing schools in the area.

The California Academy of Mathematics and Science stands out as an exceptional high school, ranking 5th out of 2,323 California high schools and earning 5 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Eagle Tree Continuation High School ranks 2,256th out of 2,348 California high schools and earns 0 out of 5 stars. The data suggests that factors beyond just school resources, such as student demographics and community support, play a significant role in shaping educational outcomes.

Across the schools, there is a wide range in performance on standardized tests, with proficiency rates in 11th grade English Language Arts ranging from 97.65% at the California Academy of Mathematics and Science to just 3.7% at Eagle Tree Continuation. Chronic absenteeism rates also vary significantly, from a low of 7.6% at the California Academy of Mathematics and Science to a high of 72.2% at Eagle Tree Continuation. Addressing these disparities will be crucial for ensuring equitable educational opportunities for all students in the Los Angeles Unified and other districts serving the Carson area.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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