The Musical Arts and Digital Arts Magnet (M.E.DI.A)
The school offers 10
Advanced Placement (AP) courses, as well as several extracurricular programs, which include
MCJROTC (Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps), Marching Blue Thunder (a combined
color guard, marching band, and dance team[8]), 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.[9]
54.7% Hispanic or Latino
17.2% African American
16.8% Filipino
3.9% Pacific Islander
2.9% White
2.7% Asian
0.1% Native American
Teachers: 65
Student-teacher ratio: 1:23
Most recent SAT participation rate is 63%, with an average score of 1065 (2019)[10]
Sports
Quarterback
Perry Klein helped the Colts win the 1988 City Section 4-A Division championship, as he was named California State Player of the Year, Parade Magazine High School
All-America, and a Campbell Soup All-American.[11][12]
The Carson Girls' Tennis team was undefeated in Marine League for 12 consecutive years from 1998 to 2010; highest record 129-0 matches.[citation needed]
The Carson High School 'Marching Blue Thunder,' consisting of Carson's marching band, drill team, color guard (tall flags), flaggies (short flags), and banner girls, won 6 consecutive LAUSD Band & Drill Team Championships in 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, and 1988.
The Carson Cheer and Song Team won USA National titles in the Show Cheer Division and Song/Pom in 2006 & 2007.
The Song team also placed 1st at UCA/ UDA 2006 West Coast Championships 2009 Sharp National Champions 2010 United Spirit Association National Winners, Ranked 9th in the Nations
In 1980/1981 the team was featured in
Toni Basil's popular song
"Mickey" music video.
Notable alumni
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