Carver High School Early College

School Overview
Early College High School at Carver, located in the Lakewood Heights neighborhood of Atlanta, is a specialized academic institution operating within the Atlanta Public Schools district. The school is designed to provide students with a rigorous, college-preparatory environment that bridges the gap between secondary education and higher learning. By emphasizing a culture of high expectations and academic excellence, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the complexities of college curricula and future career paths.

A defining feature of the school is its partnership with local colleges and universities, which allows students to earn significant college credits—sometimes up to an associate degree—while completing their high school requirements. This "early college" model not only accelerates the path to graduation but also helps students develop the self-discipline, time-management skills, and academic maturity necessary for post-secondary success. Through its focused curriculum and supportive learning environment, Early College High School at Carver strives to ensure that its graduates are not only college-ready but also empowered to succeed in a competitive global landscape.
575
Total Students
62.0
Full-Time Teachers
9.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
89.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carver High School Early College
Demographic Student Count
White3
Hispanic18
Black549
Two or More4
American Indian1
  • Black
    549 (95.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    18 (3.1 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (0.7 %)
  • White
    3 (0.5 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
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: Atlanta Public Schools
Phone: (404)802-4405
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 575
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 62.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 514
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 211
Grade 10 139
Grade 11 123
Grade 12 102

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Carver High School Early College
Grade Student Count
Grade 9211
Grade 10139
Grade 11123
Grade 12102
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Carver High School Early College
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female29351%
Male28249%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)