George Washington Carver High School serves 581 students in grades 9-12.
George Washington Carver High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 581 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
George Washington Carver High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
George Washington Carver High School's student population of 581 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
581 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
George Washington Carver High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of George Washington Carver High School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1098 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
24%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%

Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
15%
10%

Black
83%
32%

White
n/a
53%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
80-84%
89%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
44%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is George Washington Carver High School's ranking?
George Washington Carver High School is ranked #1098 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are George Washington Carver High School often compared to?
George Washington Carver High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Center Point High School 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 24% AL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of George Washington Carver High School?
The graduation rate of George Washington Carver High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 89%.
How many students attend George Washington Carver High School?
581 students attend George Washington Carver High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of George Washington Carver High School students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George Washington Carver High School?
George Washington Carver High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does George Washington Carver High School offer ?
George Washington Carver High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is George Washington Carver High School part of?
George Washington Carver High School is part of Birmingham City School District.
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