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 1,041 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 27%). 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 17:1 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 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,041 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (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%)
- Attendance Zone: Carver Vocational-Technical High's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Baltimore, MD, covering approximately 92.1 square miles, with typical drive times of 10-15 minutes and an average distance of 5.8 miles to the zone's edge, reaching up to 9.3 miles at its furthest point.
- 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
School Overview
Carver Vocational-technical High School's student population of 1,041 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,041 students
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Year Founded
1925
School Rankings
Carver Vocational-technical High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carver Vocational-technical High School is 0.15, 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
#1250 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Hispanic
6%
24%
Black
92%
32%
White
2%
31%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
85.8%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)78.6%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Royal blue
School Mascot
Carver Bear
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carver Vocational-technical High School's ranking?
Carver Vocational-technical High School is ranked #1250 out of 1,338 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 27% 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 75-79%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 85.8%.
How many students attend Carver Vocational-technical High School?
1,041 students attend Carver Vocational-technical High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Carver Vocational-technical High School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carver Vocational-technical High School?
Carver Vocational-technical High School has a student ration of 17:1, 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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