Carver High School

3100 8th St
Columbus, GA 31906

muscogee.k12.ga.us/Schools/CVH

916 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

916

Total Students

56.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carver High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	42
Black	821
Two or More	34
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Black
821 (89.6 %)
Hispanic
42 (4.6 %)
Two or More
34 (3.7 %)
White
16 (1.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Muscogee County
Phone:	(706)748-2499
Website:	http://muscogee.k12.ga.us/Schools/CVH
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	916
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	887
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 9 305

Grade 10 229

Grade 11 186

Grade 12 196

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Carver High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	305
Grade 10	229
Grade 11	186
Grade 12	196

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Carver High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	486	53.1%
Male	430	46.9%

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