Serving 196 students in grades 9-12,
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 17%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
196 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≤20%
17%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≤10%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
15:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)n/a
9%
Black
(15-16)100%
22%
White
(15-16)n/a
64%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
2%
Graduation Rate
(15-16)75-79%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch (13-14)
92%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 17% TN state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Carver High School?
The graduation rate of Carver High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 88%.
How many students attend Carver High School?
196 students attend Carver High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Carver High School students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carver High School?
Carver High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Carver High School offer ?
Carver High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Carver High School part of?
Carver High School is part of Shelby County School District.
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