California Academy of Mathematics and Science

School Overview
The California Academy of Mathematics and Science (CAMS) is a specialized, public magnet high school located on the campus of California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) in Carson, California. Operating as a partnership between the Long Beach Unified School District and CSUDH, the school is designed specifically for students with a high aptitude and interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). Because of its unique location, CAMS offers students an academically rigorous environment that bridges the gap between high school and university life, providing them with access to college-level facilities and a curriculum heavily focused on research and analytical thinking.

The school is widely recognized for its high academic standards and its commitment to preparing students for competitive university programs and careers in technical fields. Students at CAMS follow a demanding schedule that emphasizes advanced coursework and collaborative projects, often working alongside university professors or within research-based environments. Beyond its technical focus, the school cultivates a tight-knit community of high-achieving peers, fostering an atmosphere where students are encouraged to innovate and excel in an increasingly globalized, technology-driven workforce.
673
Total Students
27.1
Full-Time Teachers
24.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
37.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for California Academy of Mathematics and Science
Demographic Student Count
White30
Hispanic227
Black46
Asian342
Two or More27
Pacific Islander1
  • Asian
    342 (50.8%)
  • Hispanic
    227 (33.7%)
  • Black
    46 (6.8%)
  • White
    30 (4.5%)
  • Two or More
    27 (4.0%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Long Beach Unified
Phone: (310)243-2025
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 673
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 27.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 24.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 199
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 53
Grades Taught
Grade 9 175
Grade 10 168
Grade 11 161
Grade 12 169

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for California Academy of Mathematics and Science
Grade Student Count
Grade 9175
Grade 10168
Grade 11161
Grade 12169
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for California Academy of Mathematics and Science
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female32147.7%
Male35252.3%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)