George Washington Carver High School

www.bhm.k12.al.us/carver

531 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

531

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for George Washington Carver High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	96
Black	423
Two or More	6
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Black
423 (79.7 %)
Hispanic
96 (18.1 %)
Two or More
6 (1.1 %)
White
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Birmingham City
Phone:	(205)231-3900
Website:	http://www.bhm.k12.al.us/carver
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	531
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	465
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 160

Grade 10 134

Grade 11 110

Grade 12 127