George Washington Carver High School for Applied Technology, Engineering and the Arts is a public secondary school in Houston, Texas, United States. The school is located in the historically African American community of Acres Homes and serves grades 9 through 12.
Serving 708 students in grades 9-12, Carver H S For Applied Tech/engineering/arts ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 708 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Carver High School for Applied Tech/Engineering/Arts serves the southwest part of Houston, TX, covering an area of approximately 3.2 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest boundary located 1.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Carver H S For Applied Tech/engineering/arts's student population of 708 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
708 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1915
School Calendar
School Rankings
Carver H S For Applied Tech/engineering/arts ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carver H S For Applied Tech/engineering/arts is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7576 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
44%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
52%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Panther
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carver H S For Applied Tech/engineering/arts's ranking?
Carver H S For Applied Tech/engineering/arts is ranked #7576 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Carver H S For Applied Tech/engineering/arts often compared to?
Carver H S For Applied Tech/engineering/artsis often viewed alongside schools like Victory Early College High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Carver H S For Applied Tech/engineering/arts?
The graduation rate of Carver H S For Applied Tech/engineering/arts is 90-94%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Carver H S For Applied Tech/engineering/arts?
708 students attend Carver H S For Applied Tech/engineering/arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Carver H S For Applied Tech/engineering/arts students are Black, 44% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carver H S For Applied Tech/engineering/arts?
Carver H S For Applied Tech/engineering/arts has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Carver H S For Applied Tech/engineering/arts offer ?
Carver H S For Applied Tech/engineering/arts offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Carver H S For Applied Tech/engineering/arts part of?
Carver H S For Applied Tech/engineering/arts is part of Aldine Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Carver H S For Applied Tech/engineering/arts located?
Carver H S For Applied Tech/engineering/arts is located in the Acres Home neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 9 other public schools located in Acres Home.
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