The School of the Arts at Carver (Closed 2023)

55 Mcdonough Blvd Se
Atlanta, GA 30315
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 417 students in grades 9-12, The School of the Arts at Carver ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤5% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
417 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (GA)
(15-16)
≤5%
41%
(15-16)
6-9%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)
n/a
4%
Hispanic
(15-16)
n/a
15%
Black
(15-16)
100%
37%
White
(15-16)
n/a
41%
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
n/a
3%
n/a
(15-16)
60-64%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% GA state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of The School of the Arts at Carver?
The graduation rate of The School of the Arts at Carver is 60-64%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 81%.
How many students attend The School of the Arts at Carver?
417 students attend The School of the Arts at Carver.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of The School of the Arts at Carver students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The School of the Arts at Carver?
The School of the Arts at Carver has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does The School of the Arts at Carver offer ?
The School of the Arts at Carver offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is The School of the Arts at Carver part of?
The School of the Arts at Carver is part of Atlanta Public Schools School District.

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