California Academy of Mathematics and Science
Carson, CA · Long Beach Unified · Test-in admissions · Grades 9-12
2nd of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 99%· Stable
California Academy of Mathematics and Science ranking
SchoolRow ranks California Academy of Mathematics and Science 2nd of 1,528 California high schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 99% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 100th in 2015 to 100th in 2025.
Selective admissions: students are admitted by application or exam, so this ranking reflects an admitted cohort — not open-enrollment neighborhood performance.
California Academy of Mathematics and Science test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 169 students tested
California Academy of Mathematics and Science students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 667 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 28.2% | 48.1% | ▲ 19.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 41.5% | 37.8% | ▼ 3.7 pts | |
| Black | 13.7% | 5.5% | ▼ 8.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.2% | 4.2% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| White | 12.0% | 4.0% | ▼ 8.0 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.2% | 0.3% | ▼ 0.9 pts |
High schools near California Academy of Mathematics and Science
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Compton Virtual AcademyCompton Unified · 1.2 mi away
- –Compton Community Day HighCompton Unified · 1.2 mi away
- –Moneta ContinuationLos Angeles Unified · 2.1 mi away
- 6Gardena Senior HighLos Angeles Unified · 2.2 mi away661st of 1,528
ELA 46% · Math 35% - 7Compton HighCompton Unified · 2.5 mi away590th of 1,528
ELA 60% · Math 26% - –Benjamin Banneker Career and Transition CenterLos Angeles Unified · 2.7 mi away
- 6Academies of Education and Empowerment at Carson HighLos Angeles Unified · 3.1 mi away744th of 1,528
ELA 59% · Math 16% - 8Academy of Medical Arts at Carson HighLos Angeles Unified · 3.1 mi away355th of 1,528
ELA 71% · Math 35%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is California Academy of Mathematics and Science in?
California Academy of Mathematics and Science is part of the Long Beach Unified district in Carson, California.
Is California Academy of Mathematics and Science a good school?
SchoolRow ranks California Academy of Mathematics and Science 2nd of 1,528 California high schools (better than 99% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of California Academy of Mathematics and Science?
Asian 48%, Hispanic 38%, Black 6%, Two or more races 4% (667 students, 2023–24).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.