Serving 272 students in grades 9-12, Carver College And Career Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 272 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Graduation Rate: 25-29% (Btm 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Carver College And Career Academy's student population of 272 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
272 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Carver College And Career Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carver College And Career Academy is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1546 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11-19%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
8%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
42%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
29%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
25-29%
88.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)54%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
8%
5%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carver College And Career Academy's ranking?
Carver College And Career Academy is ranked #1546 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Carver College And Career Academy often compared to?
Carver College And Career Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Richmond Alternative School, Mountain View High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Carver College And Career Academy?
The graduation rate of Carver College And Career Academy is 25-29%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 88.8%.
How many students attend Carver College And Career Academy?
272 students attend Carver College And Career Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Carver College And Career Academy students are Black, 29% of students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carver College And Career Academy?
Carver College And Career Academy has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Carver College And Career Academy offer ?
Carver College And Career Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Carver College And Career Academy part of?
Carver College And Career Academy is part of Chesterfield County School District.
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