Carver Senior High School serves 942 students in grades 9-12.
Carver Senior High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 942 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carver Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Carver Senior High School's student population of 942 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
942 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Carver Senior High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Carver Senior High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1161 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
24%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
46%

Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
18:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
6%
10%

Black
92%
32%

White
2%
53%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
87%
89%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
44%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carver Senior High School's ranking?
Carver Senior High School is ranked #1161 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Carver Senior High School often compared to?
Carver Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jefferson Davis High School 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 24% AL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Carver Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Carver Senior High School is 87%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 89%.
How many students attend Carver Senior High School?
942 students attend Carver Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Carver Senior High School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carver Senior High School?
Carver Senior High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Carver Senior High School offer ?
Carver Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Carver Senior High School part of?
Carver Senior High School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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