George W. Carver Center For Arts & Technology

938 York Rd
Towson, MD 21204

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Tel: (443) 809-2775

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George W. Carver Center For Arts & Technology serves 997 students in grades 9-12.

George W. Carver Center For Arts & Technology placed in the top 10% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 997 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 54%
Graduation Rate
: ≥99% (Top 1% in MD)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 37% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 85% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

George W. Carver Center For Arts & Technology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

School Overview

George W. Carver Center For Arts & Technology's student population of 997 students has grown by 13% over five school years.

The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

School Type

Vocational school / Magnet School

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2016

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

997 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

63 teachers

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School Rankings

George W. Carver Center For Arts & Technology is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of George W. Carver Center For Arts & Technology is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (MD)

Overall Testing Rank

#100 out of 1343 schools
(Top 10%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

37%

20%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

85%

36%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

16:1

14:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

20%

Black

36%

34%

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White

46%

34%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.65

0.73

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Graduation Rate

≥99%

86%

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

17%

40%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Baltimore County Public Schools School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is George W. Carver Center For Arts & Technology's ranking?

George W. Carver Center For Arts & Technology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 1%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).

What is the graduation rate of George W. Carver Center For Arts & Technology?

The graduation rate of George W. Carver Center For Arts & Technology is 99%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 86%.

How many students attend George W. Carver Center For Arts & Technology?

997 students attend George W. Carver Center For Arts & Technology.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

46% of George W. Carver Center For Arts & Technology students are White, 36% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of George W. Carver Center For Arts & Technology?

George W. Carver Center For Arts & Technology has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.

What grades does George W. Carver Center For Arts & Technology offer ?

George W. Carver Center For Arts & Technology offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is George W. Carver Center For Arts & Technology part of?

George W. Carver Center For Arts & Technology is part of Baltimore County Public Schools School District.

School Reviews

5 3/20/2020

It's not a bad school my brother attended and absolutely loved it, we are cousin and he is one of the only white people in most of his classes.

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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 997 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 54%
Graduation Rate
: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 37% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 85% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education