California Academy of Mathematics and Science

1000 East Victoria St, Carson, CA 90747 | (310) 243-2025
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Student Enrollment: 625
Rating
Not Available

5 out of 5 | 1 Review
Find Old Friends From California Academy of Mathematics and Science

Use the form below to search for alumni from California Academy of Mathematics and Science.

First Name:
Last Name:
Graduation Year
Powered by Classmates.com®

School Description

School Summary and Highlights
  • Enrolls 625 high school students from grades 9-12
  • Ranks 1st out of 1,197 high schools in CA.
  • 2010 Overall School AYP Met Status: Yes
  • National Blue Ribbon Schools Award 2004

Additional Contact Information
  • Mailing Address: 1000 East Victoria St., Carson, CA 90747
School District Details

Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty
  • Total Students Enrolled: 625
  • Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 20.0
  • Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 31.3
Students Gender Breakdown
  • Males: 294 (47.0%)
  • Females: 331 (53.0%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
  • Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 99 (15.8%)
  • Eligible for Free Lunch: 180 (28.8%)
  • Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 279 (44.6%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
California Academy of Mathematics and Science Student Race Distribution
  Number Percent
American Indian10.2%
Black9915.8%
Asian22736.3%
Hispanic21233.9%
White7712.3%
Number of Students Per Grade
Number of Students Per Grade For California Academy of Mathematics and Science
  Number Percent
9th Grade17227.5%
10th Grade16225.9%
11th Grade14923.8%
12th Grade14222.7%
Graduates Information (2010)
Graduation Rate
School:
99.3%
District:
76.9%
State:
78.6%
Teacher Education Background (2009)
Percent With Master's Degree
School:
13.0%
District:
28.5%
Percent With Ph.D.
School:
13.0%
District:
4.9%
Teacher Credentials & Experience (2009)
Average Age
School:
47.7
District:
44.2
Average Number of Years of Teacher Experience: 14.9
Number of Certificated Staff: 23.0
Percent of Teachers With Credentials: 100.0%
Source: CA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

School Ratings and Reviews

Overall Rating: 5

5
5 out of 5 | 1 Review
The Overall Rating is the school's average rating from parents, students, school faculty and staff. The highest rating is five apples and the lowest is one apple.

Share Your Review About This School

Rate This School
Suggested Topics for Reviews
  • Principal leadership and staff
  • Overall ranking and student achievement
  • Teacher involvement and guidance
  • Extracurricular activities and sports
  • Classroom, building and playground safety
  • School homework load appropriateness
Enter Your Review Below
Enter Your Email Below
Reviews Containing the Following Will Not Be Accepted
  • Offensive or innappropriate comments, including allegations of criminal behavior
  • Names of individuals (faculty, staff, teachers, or students)
I am a and Accept the Terms of Use

1 review for California Academy of Mathematics and Science

  • Reviewed by Student on October 14, 2009
  • Rating: 5 (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
  • I love this school!! its the best. this school prepares u for the real world. it has great programs manyschools dont have! i couldn'y have made a better choice!! this school is really small but awesome

School Map and Similar Schools Nearby

Click to Activate Map of Nearby School Campuses
Private
Public
This School
Similar Schools Nearby
Gardena High School
9-12 | 2,806 Students | 2.2 miles away
Not Yet Rated
Compton High School
9-12 | 2,469 Students | 2.5 miles away
Not Yet Rated
Carson High School
9-12 | 3,460 Students | 3.2 miles away
Not Yet Rated
Centennial High School
9-12 | 1,367 Students | 3.4 miles away

4 out of 5
Thurgood Marshall School
KG-12 | 14 Students | 3.8 miles away

5 out of 5
-
Jordan High School
9-12 | 4,056 Students | 4.2 miles away
Not Yet Rated
Torrance High School
9-12 | 2,180 Students | 4.4 miles away

2 out of 5
North High School
9-12 | 2,229 Students | 4.4 miles away
Not Yet Rated
Dominguez High School
9-12 | 2,413 Students | 4.8 miles away

4.5 out of 5
Phineas Banning High School
9-12 | 3,330 Students | 5.1 miles away

5 out of 5

School Community Forum

Join a discussion about California Academy of Mathematics and Science and talk to others in the community including students, parents, teachers, and administrators.

Popular Discussion Topics
  • Admissions and Registration Questions (e.g. Dress Code and Discipline Policy)
  • School Calendar and Upcoming Events (e.g. Graduation)
  • After School Programs, Extracurricular Activities, and Athletics (e.g. Football)
  • News and Announcements (e.g. Yearbook and Class Supply List Details)
  • Graduate and Alumni Events (e.g. Organizing Class Reunions)
blog comments powered by Disqus
Navigation
Rankings
Nearby Cities
Sponsored Links
K-12 Articles
Teaching Your Kids About Respect, Values and Violence
These days it seems that every newscast reports at least once incident of violence. As parents, we...
Hurt: A Book Report
My last book report was over 15 years ago, and I’m a bit rusty, but here goes (Don’t forget: book...
Adolescents, Sleep and Learning
Recently, adolescent’s sleep habits have been in the news. Research has shown that adolescents need...