For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 372 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 6% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,470 Schools
# Students
372 Students
1,369,239 Students
# Teachers
27 Teachers
82,996 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
George Washington Carver Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#781 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)67.3%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.04
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
2%
9%
% Black
98%
18%
% White
n/a
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,210 is higher than the state median of $18,606. The school district revenue/student has grown by 60% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,452 is less than the state median of $17,784. The school district spending/student has grown by 43% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,210
$18,606
Spending / Student
$16,452
$17,784
Best George Washington Carver Academy School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
George Washington Carver Middle School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14510 2nd Ave
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 865-6024
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 865-6024
Gr: 5-8 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #22.
George Washington Carver Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14510 2nd Ave
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 865-6024
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 865-6024
Gr: PK-4 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
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 372 students.
What is the rank of George Washington Carver Academy School District?
George Washington Carver Academy School District is ranked #797 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in George Washington Carver Academy School District?
98% of George Washington Carver Academy School District students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
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 14:1, 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 $16,452 is less than the state median of $17,784. The school district spending/student has grown by 43% over four school years.
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