GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER HIGH SCHOOL

George Washington Carver High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Birmingham City school district, located in Birmingham, AL with about 771 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 48 teachers, George Washington Carver High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

George Washington Carver High School, located in the North Birmingham community, is a public secondary school operating under the Birmingham City Schools district. Steeped in a legacy of historical significance, the school has long served as a cornerstone for the local community, emphasizing academic achievement, character development, and student engagement. It offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether that involves higher education, vocational training, or immediate entry into the workforce.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Carver High School fosters a vibrant school culture through a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and student organizations. The school is dedicated to empowering its students through a supportive environment that encourages both personal growth and community involvement. By leveraging its resources and staff, Carver continues its mission to provide a quality education that addresses the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining the proud traditions associated with its name.

For more information, contact George Washington Carver High School at (205) 231-3900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3900 24th St N
Birmingham, AL 35207
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GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Birmingham, AL with about 771 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Alabama

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Birmingham City
Total Students:
771
Teachers:
48
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 771 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 84% of the student body.

Black or African American
84.3%
Hispanic/Latino
12.3%
White
1.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.8%
Two or more races
0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
50.6%
Male
49.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.