Academy of Medical Arts at Carson High

carsonmedicalhs.lausd.org

438 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Academy of Medical Arts at Carson High (AMA) is a specialized small learning community located within the Carson High School campus in the Los Angeles Unified School District. The school is specifically designed for students with a strong interest in pursuing careers in the healthcare and medical fields. By integrating a rigorous academic curriculum with specialized career-technical education (CTE), the academy aims to provide students with the foundational knowledge and practical skills necessary to succeed in post-secondary medical training and professional environments.

Beyond its core academic offerings, the Academy of Medical Arts emphasizes hands-on learning, mentorship, and real-world exposure to the healthcare industry. Students often benefit from partnerships with local medical institutions, guest speakers, and project-based learning opportunities that bridge the gap between classroom theory and clinical application. By fostering a supportive, career-focused environment, the school prepares its graduates to meet the high demands of the medical profession while maintaining a focus on community service and patient advocacy.

438

Total Students

25.9

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Academy of Medical Arts at Carson High
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	184
Black	31
Asian	195
Two or More	9
Pacific Islander	9

Asian
195 (44.5%)
Hispanic
184 (42.0%)
Black
31 (7.1%)
White
10 (2.3%)
Two or More
9 (2.1%)
Pacific Islander
9 (2.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Los Angeles Unified
Phone:	(310)847-1460
Website:	http://carsonmedicalhs.lausd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	438
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	326
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 9 117

Grade 10 103

Grade 11 113

Grade 12 105