CARVER HIGH SCHOOL
Carver High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Muscogee County school district, located in Columbus, GA with about 1,136 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 69 teachers, 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 Columbus, Georgia, is a public secondary institution serving the Muscogee County School District. The school is deeply rooted in the history and traditions of the Columbus community, carrying the name of the renowned scientist and inventor. It serves a diverse student body and is known for its commitment to academic growth, character development, and preparing students for life beyond graduation.
Beyond its core academic curriculum, Carver High School is highly regarded for its robust extracurricular programs and athletic achievements. The school maintains a strong focus on school spirit and community involvement, often acting as a hub for local events. By fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes both rigorous coursework and student engagement, the school strives to empower its students to become productive, responsible citizens in their local and global communities.
For more information, contact Carver High School at (706) 748-2499 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-2499
http://www.carverhighschool.com/
CARVER HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Columbus, GA with about 1,136 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Muscogee County
- Total Students:
- 1,136
- Teachers:
- 69.1
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 1,136 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CARVER HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 93% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 93.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.3%
- White
- 1.8%
- Two or more races
- 1.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 52.6%
- Male
- 47.4%
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.