George Washington Carver Academy School District

14510 2nd Ave
Highland Park, MI 48203-5715
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 397 students in George Washington Carver Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in George Washington Carver Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
397 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
27 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

George Washington Carver Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 850 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#823 out of 855 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of George Washington Carver Academy  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≤5%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of George Washington Carver Academy  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
6-9%
48%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of George Washington Carver Academy  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.00
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
9%
# Black Students
397 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
100%
18%
# White Students
n/a
900,679 Students
% White Students
n/a
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
49
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
44
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
57
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
48
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
50
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
41
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
52
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
28
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
28
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,000 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 50% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,416 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$25,476 MM
This chart display total revenue of George Washington Carver Academy  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$6 MM
$24,351 MM
This chart display total spending of George Washington Carver Academy  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$18,000
$18,267
This chart display average revenue per public school student in George Washington Carver Academy  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$15,416
$17,461
This chart display average spending per public school student in George Washington Carver Academy  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best George Washington Carver Academy School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
George Washington Carver Middle School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
14510 2nd Ave
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 865-6024
Grades: 5-8
| 149 students
Rank: #22.
George Washington Carver Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
14510 2nd Ave
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 865-6024
Grades: PK-4
| 248 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to George Washington Carver Academy School District?
George Washington Carver Academy School District manages 2 public schools serving 397 students.
What is the rank of George Washington Carver Academy School District?
George Washington Carver Academy School District is ranked #836 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in George Washington Carver Academy School District?
100% of George Washington Carver Academy School District students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of George Washington Carver Academy School District?
George Washington Carver Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is George Washington Carver Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,416 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 34% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 397 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 100%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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