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 767 students in grades 9-13, 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 14:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-13
- Enrollment: 767 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- 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
School Overview
G W Carver High School's student population of 767 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-13
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
767 students
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Year Founded
2016
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
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
10%
11%
Black
88%
42%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85%
83%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.9%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
61%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Ram
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, Frederick A. Douglass 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?
767 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, 10% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, 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 14:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does G W Carver High School offer ?
G W Carver High School offers enrollment in grades 9-13 (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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