At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 485
1,407
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
88%+22.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
18.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level
Overview
Carson Senior High is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Carson, California. The school enrolls 1,407 students. It is part of the Los Angeles Unified district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
88% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictLos Angeles Unified
County6037
CityCarson
ZIP90745
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID062271002899
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment1,407
White3.3%
Hispanic / Latino57.4%
Black / African American16.9%
Asian14.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2.8%
Two or More Races4.8%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
3.3%
Hispanic
57.4%
Black
16.9%
Asian
14.4%
Two+
4.8%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.