George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology, also known just as the Carver Center is a Baltimore County-wide public magnet high school originally established in 1992 as one of three geographically spread technology high schools.
Serving 1,017 students in grades 9-12, George W. Carver Center For Arts & Technology ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,017 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
George W. Carver Center For Arts & Technology's student population of 1,017 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,017 students
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Year Founded
1992
School Calendar
School Motto
When you can do the common things of life in an uncommon way, you will command the attention of the world.
School Rankings
George W. Carver Center For Arts & Technology ranks within the top 10% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of George W. Carver Center For Arts & Technology is 0.67, 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
#103 out of 1338 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
7%
24%
Black
38%
32%
White
42%
31%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
85.8%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.3%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Black, Green
School Mascot
Wildcats
Source: 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 is ranked #103 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are George W. Carver Center For Arts & Technology often compared to?
George W. Carver Center For Arts & Technologyis often viewed alongside schools like Eastern Technical High School, Western School Of Technology, Towson High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% 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 85.8%.
How many students attend George W. Carver Center For Arts & Technology?
1,017 students attend George W. Carver Center For Arts & Technology.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of George W. Carver Center For Arts & Technology students are White, 38% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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 18:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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 School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
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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