Many people are skeptical about sending their students to Carson High, but in all honesty, it is an exceptional school. Despite the ratings given to it on this site, many students from Carson do go on to top schools ranging from CSU's to UC's to privates. I, myself, will be attending UCI next year and
... Read more I owe it all to Carson High. The teachers have helped me to become academically competitive against other schools. Though some students may fall through the cracks, high school is what you make of it. Its all about making the right decisions and growing up to become mature young adults. Paradoxically, parents wish this for their children, yet they are afraid to let their child go into the 'real world'. Carson High provides their students insight into the real world so that they come out prepared for what difficulties may come after graduation. Class of 2009!ASP Read less
Posted by a student on 05/23/09
Unsafe school in a dirty neighborhood. Low test scores. Block schedule is not working out very well for my kid. Bully problems.
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Posted by a parent on 05/01/09
Yes, this school is dirty and there are many fights, but despite all of that, Carson High is great for having a memorable high school experience. I am currently a junior at this school, and it's not exactly the 'best' in terms of attendance or academics, but I like how there is so much diversity (not
... Read more only in ethnicity). There is a club for almost anything on campus, and students can join which ever one they feel will help them to be themselves. This school is not only for 'ghetto' people like many think, for there are actually a number of students who do take part in a challenging curriculum to help prepare themselves for their future. Overall, this school doesn't bite, and I would recommend it to anyone interested in having fun and adventures during their high school years. Read less
Posted by a student on 03/01/09
Carson High is a really good school and very diverse.
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Posted by a student on 02/26/09
this school is great but they have lots of ghetto people coming from other cities messing up the school and its education status.
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Posted by a student on 06/29/08
I'm enjoying my experience at this school. I was a transfer from Dorsey High and I feel that Carson High school gave me the push I needed to excel in all my classes.
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Posted by a student on 04/04/07
The teachers do whatever they want and don't really care about anything.. They don't teach properly. Enrolling in carson high was the worst mistake ever and they have very minimum ap classes!
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Posted by a student on 01/26/07
My child attended private school before going to Carson High School. I was worried about the quality of the school and the environment at first, but not anymore. The school and students are great! I really can't tell the difference in how these students behave from the way the students did at the
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Posted by a parent on 07/18/06
Academic program (Advanced Placement courses) availability is very well rounded and gives students with desires to excel to do so with the support of teachers and administration.
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Posted by a parent on 06/07/06
I am glad they have more college prep programs at this school. But they really need to cut down the population of how many students go to the school.
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American Literature, Humanities, Journalism, Literature, Speech/Debate
Arts
Art
Vocational Education
Auto Mechanics, Culinary Arts, Food Nutrition, Health, Phys Ed, ROTC
Computer Science
Computer Science
Fine Arts
Drama
Social Studies / Social Sciences
Economics, Law, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology and Anthropology
Science
Human Anatomy/Physiology
Special Education
Life Skills, Title I
Music
Music
Advanced Placement
Math, Science, Social Studies, English, Foreign Language
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
"Extended day" programs where the school day is extended before and after school to accommodate working parents. These programs should not be confused with common after school clubs or athletic activities.
Gifted and Talented
A school system may identify 10% to 15% or more of its student population as gifted and talented. A brief description of each area of giftedness or talent as defined by the Office of Gifted and Talented:
general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
Vocational and/or technical courses offered within a comprehensive school, usually a senior high school.
Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Carson schools — Carson High School is located at 22328 S Main St, Carson CA 90745. 22328 S Main St is in the 90745 ZIP code in Carson, CA The school district for Carson High School is the Los Angeles Unified School District. Carson High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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