George W. Carver Center For Arts & Technology vs. Towson High School
Should I attend George W. Carver Center For Arts & Technology or Towson High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
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
Graduation Rate
Towson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,003 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 37% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Serving 1,678 students in grades 9-12, Towson High School 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 40% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
School Type
Vocational
n/a
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,003 students
1,678 students
% Male | % Female
27% | 73%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
99 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#100 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#110 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
75%
Graduation Rate
≥99%
96%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
259
467
Grade 10 Students
257
406
Grade 11 Students
242
383
Grade 12 Students
245
422
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
7%
8%
% Hispanic
7%
6%
% Black
37%
20%
% White
43%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
14%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%