Carson High School (Carson, California)


Carson High School is a four-year public high school in Carson, California, United States. It is situated in the District South area of the Los Angeles Unified School District. Carson High is located on the corner of 223rd Street and Main Street. Carson's rivalry with Banning High School in Wilmington, Los Angeles, California is one of the top high school rivalries in the South Bay region of Los Angeles. Enrollment at Carson High School for the 2018–2019 academic year was 1,499 students.

History

In 1964, Carson High admitted students from any location who wanted to attend if they provided their own transportation. This contributed to an enrollment increase to the point where The Daily Breeze stated that it was "one of the most rapidly growing schools" in LAUSD.

Academies

Carson High School is made up of four learning academies:
The school offers 10 Advanced Placement courses, as well as several extracurricular programs, which include MCJROTC, Marching Blue Thunder, cheerleading, and drama.

School profile

According to the California Department of Education, in the 2019–2020 school year, there were a total of 1,499 students attending Carson High Steam School, comprising the following ethnic origins.
Most recent SAT participation rate is 63%, with an average score of 1065

Sports

Notable alumni