Carver Vocational-Technical High School – fully George Washington Carver Vocational-Technical High School – also known as Carver Vo-Tech, is a public vocational-technical high school located in the western part of Baltimore, Maryland, United States and part of the Baltimore City Public Schools system.
Serving 1,042 students in grades 9-12, Carver Vocational-technical High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,042 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 71% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carver Vocational-technical High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Carver Vocational-technical High School's student population of 1,042 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,042 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Year Founded
1925
Colors
White, Royal blue
School Rankings
Carver Vocational-technical High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carver Vocational-technical High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1227 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
3%
23%
Black
94%
33%
White
2%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
71%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Carver Bear
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carver Vocational-technical High School's ranking?
Carver Vocational-technical High School is ranked #1227 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Carver Vocational-technical High School often compared to?
Carver Vocational-technical High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Benjamin Franklin High School At Masonville Cove by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Carver Vocational-technical High School?
The graduation rate of Carver Vocational-technical High School is 71%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Carver Vocational-technical High School?
1,042 students attend Carver Vocational-technical High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Carver Vocational-technical High School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carver Vocational-technical High School?
Carver Vocational-technical High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Carver Vocational-technical High School offer ?
Carver Vocational-technical High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Carver Vocational-technical High School part of?
Carver Vocational-technical High School is part of Baltimore City School District.
In what neighborhood is Carver Vocational-technical High School located?
Carver Vocational-technical High School is located in the Coppin Heights And Ash Co East neighborhood of Baltimore, MD.
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