Academies of Education and Empowerment at Carson High

carsonempowerhs.lausd.org

474 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Academies of Education and Empowerment at Carson High (AEE) is a specialized small learning community located within the broader Carson High School campus in Carson, California. It operates under a "school-within-a-school" model designed to provide a more personalized academic experience. The program is specifically tailored for students who have an interest in pursuing careers in education, public service, or community leadership, offering a curriculum that blends rigorous college-preparatory coursework with practical, career-focused training.

Central to the AEE mission is the cultivation of leadership skills and social responsibility. By focusing on themes of empowerment and civic engagement, the academy encourages students to take an active role in their learning and their local community. Through partnerships, project-based learning, and a supportive environment, the academy aims to prepare graduates not only for success in higher education but also for meaningful roles as educators, advocates, and informed citizens who can contribute positively to society.

474

Total Students

25.6

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Academies of Education and Empowerment at Carson High
Demographic	Student Count
White	17
Hispanic	291
Black	53
Asian	65
Two or More	14
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	32

Hispanic
291 (61.4%)
Asian
65 (13.7%)
Black
53 (11.2%)
Pacific Islander
32 (6.8%)
White
17 (3.6%)
Two or More
14 (3.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

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:	Los Angeles Unified
Phone:	(310)847-1455
Website:	http://carsonempowerhs.lausd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	474
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	328
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 114

Grade 10 120

Grade 11 120

Grade 12 120