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Carver High School Early College

High School · Atlanta Public Schools · Atlanta, GA

An Atlanta Public Schools high school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

55 McDonough Blvd SE, Atlanta, GA 30315

  • Math 16% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 40% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.3Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-6.23 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.6Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency16.2% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39.7% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-25.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-2.1 pts
Overall Proficiency28% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)20% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+7.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile50th
College Readiness9.5Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.5Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.7:1
District spending per student$23,046
Chronic Absenteeism58.4%

Students at Carver High School Early College score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency16%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency40%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 28% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
95%
ELA
98%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
87%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
36%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
44%
ELA
22%
2019
Math
44%
ELA
22%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2024
Math
16%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Carver High School Early College 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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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

Athletics13sports offered
5 boys'·8 girls'·16 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Carver High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.19–120.0 mi492Compare →
Genesis Innovation Academy for BoysCharter · enrollment unverified6.7K–112.0 mi291Compare →
Genesis Innovation Academy for GirlsCharter · enrollment unverified6.8K–112.0 mi304Compare →
Maynard Jackson High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.99–122.1 mi1,551Compare →

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
#40 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 Early College is listed in Atlanta Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Carver High School Early College

Carver High School Early College is a public high school in Atlanta, GA, part of Atlanta Public Schools, serving approximately 526 students in grades 9th-12th with a 7.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,135 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Carver High School Early College

What grades does Carver High School Early College serve?

Carver High School Early College serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Carver High School Early College?

Carver High School Early College has an enrollment of approximately 526 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Carver High School Early College?

The student-teacher ratio at Carver High School Early College is 7.7:1. 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 Early College rank in GA?

Carver High School Early College ranks #1,135 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Carver High School Early College's MySchoolScout rating?

Carver High School Early College has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Early College?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Carver High School Early College has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Carver High School Early College a charter school?

No, Carver High School Early College is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Carver High School Early College a Title I school?

No, Carver High School Early College is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carver High School Early College?

100.0% of students at Carver High School Early College 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
526
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
68
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Fulton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
58.4%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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