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#1231 of 2,268 schools in GA
Carver High School
High School · Atlanta Public Schools · Atlanta, GA
An Atlanta Public Schools high school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
55 McDonough Blvd SE, Atlanta, GA 30315
- Math 5% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 7% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 77.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Carver High School score 6% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 19 points since 2020, to 6% in 2024, across a 9-year record (2016–2024).
Show all 8 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 8% (multi-year average, 2016-2024) · reading/ELA 9% (multi-year average, 2016-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Carver High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Atlanta map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 49Some Transit
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low3/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$42,383
Median home value
$266,200
Median rent
$989/mo
College educated
27.8%
Homeownership
42.7%
Poverty rate
31%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30315; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carver High School Early CollegeEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 526 | Compare → |
| Genesis Innovation Academy for BoysCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | K–11 | 2.0 mi | 291 | Compare → |
| Genesis Innovation Academy for GirlsCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | K–11 | 2.0 mi | 304 | Compare → |
| Maynard Jackson High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 9–12 | 2.1 mi | 1,551 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Atlanta Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 87
- Rank in district
- #46 of 86
- District spending per student
- $23,046NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Carver High School is listed in Atlanta Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carver High School
Carver High School is a public high school in Atlanta, GA, part of Atlanta Public Schools, serving approximately 492 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,231 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 9% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carver High School
What grades does Carver High School serve?
Carver High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Carver High School?
Carver High School has an enrollment of approximately 492 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carver High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carver High School is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carver High School rank in GA?
Carver High School ranks #1,231 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Carver High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Carver High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Carver High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carver High School has 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 9% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Is Carver High School a charter school?
No, Carver High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carver High School a Title I school?
No, Carver High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carver High School?
100.0% of students at Carver High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 492
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Fulton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 70.5%
- Phone
- (404) 802-4415
- 4-Year Graduation
- 77.0%
- Area population (ZIP 30315)
- 35,221
- Area average commute
- 31.7 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30315; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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