G. W. Carver High School is a high school in the Desire Area, in the Ninth Ward of New Orleans. It is a public charter high school.
Serving 778 students in grades 9-12, G W Carver High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 778 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Top 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
G W Carver High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
G W Carver High School's student population of 778 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
778 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Year Founded
2016
School Mascot
Ram
School Rankings
G W Carver High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of G W Carver High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#838 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
11%
11%
Black
88%
41%
White
n/a
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Ram
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is G W Carver High School's ranking?
G W Carver High School is ranked #838 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are G W Carver High School often compared to?
G W Carver High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edna Karr High School, Booker T. Washington High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of G W Carver High School?
The graduation rate of G W Carver High School is 85%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend G W Carver High School?
778 students attend G W Carver High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of G W Carver High School students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of G W Carver High School?
G W Carver High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does G W Carver High School offer ?
G W Carver High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is G W Carver High School part of?
G W Carver High School is part of G W Carver Collegiate Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is G W Carver High School located?
G W Carver High School is located in the Desire Area neighborhood of New Orleans, LA.
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