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Academy of Medical Arts at Carson High

22328 South Main St., Carson, CA, 90745

About Academy of Medical Arts at Carson High

The Academy of Medical Arts at Carson High in Carson, California, is a public magnet-style school for students in grades 9 through 12. It is part of Carson High School. The program is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District and is for students who want to work in health sciences or medicine. It combines college preparatory classes with specialized classes. There are about 350 students at the academy, and there is about one teacher for every 23 students. Students can also learn by doing things, like going to internships and health-related workshops. These experiences help them gain skills that will be useful in their future careers. The student body is made up of people from many different backgrounds, just like the community of Carson. About 13% of students are good at math and about 53% are good at reading. As part of getting ready for college, students may also have to take standardized tests like the SAT. Families exploring options like the best high school in California may consider this academy for its focused approach to medical education and career preparation.

Academy of Medical Arts at Carson High Contact Information

Address

22328 South Main St., Carson, CA, 90745

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Phone

(310) 847-1465

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 13%
Reading 53%
State average proficiency is 13% in Math and 53% in Reading.
26
Full-time Teachers
18 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
457
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 5446 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Academy of Medical Arts at Carson High

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM to 3:38 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 1.53%
Asian 46.83%
Hispanic 41.58%
Black 7%
Two+ Races 2.19%
Native Am. 0%
White
1.53%
Asian
46.83%
Hispanic
41.58%
Black
7%
Two+ Races
2.19%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 457
68.27%
312 Female
31.73%
145 Male

Student Population

457 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

457 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The Academy of Medical Arts at Carson High School in Carson, California, recently celebrated the accomplishments of students who are interested in health science and medical careers. School leaders stressed the importance of hands-on training, and academic programs that help students get ready for college and jobs in the healthcare field.

FAQ

Q1. Does the Academy of Medical Arts offer clinical or healthcare-related experiences?

Ans. Yes, students can take part in health-related projects, workshops, or internships.

Q2. Does the program put a lot of stress on science classes?

Ans. Yes, the curriculum includes science classes that have to do with biology, anatomy, and health care.

Q3. Are students allowed to join health-related groups or clubs?

Ans. Yes, students can join health science clubs and other activities outside of school.

Q4. Does the academy help students get ready for college and medical careers?

Ans. Yes, the program shows students how to get into college in health and medical fields.

Q5. Are there chances to learn together?

Ans. Yes, students often work on projects and activities in groups.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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