ACADEMY OF MEDICAL ARTS AT CARSON HIGH SCHOOL
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.
Carson, CA 90745-4525
(310) 847-1465
ACADEMY OF MEDICAL ARTS AT CARSON HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Carson, CA with about 506 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Los Angeles Unified
- Total Students:
- 506
- Teachers:
- 24.5
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 506 students
- Asian
- 42.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 41.5%
- Black or African American
- 7.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 4.3%
- White
- 2.2%
- Two or more races
- 1.8%
- Female
- 63.4%
- Male
- 36.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.