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#996 of 1,288 schools in LA
G W Carver High School
High School · G W Carver Collegiate Academy · New Orleans, LA
A G W Carver Collegiate Academy charter high school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3059 Higgins Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70126
- Math 45% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 31% vs LA 44% (2025)
- 77.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at G W Carver High School score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2015–2025), then recovered 24 points since 2020, reaching 38% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2015-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2015-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
90.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where G W 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 33Car-Dependent
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$38,229
Median home value
$187,300
Median rent
$1,118/mo
College educated
23.9%
Homeownership
50.2%
Poverty rate
29.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70126; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Delores Taylor Arthur School for Young MenCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | 9 | 0.9 mi | 41 | Compare → |
| Frederick A. Douglass High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | 9–12 | 2.0 mi | 673 | Compare → |
| St Augustine High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | 8–12 | 2.0 mi | 547 | Compare → |
| Life of Christ Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 74 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
G W Carver Collegiate Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,698NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
G W Carver High School is listed in G W Carver Collegiate Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About G W Carver High School
G W Carver High School is a public high school in New Orleans, LA, part of G W Carver Collegiate Academy, serving approximately 778 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #996 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about G W Carver High School
What grades does G W Carver High School serve?
G W Carver High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend G W Carver High School?
G W Carver High School has an enrollment of approximately 778 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at G W Carver High School?
The student-teacher ratio at G W Carver High School is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does G W Carver High School rank in LA?
G W Carver High School ranks #996 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is G W Carver High School's MySchoolScout rating?
G W Carver High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 G W Carver High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, G W Carver High School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Is G W Carver High School a charter school?
Yes, G W Carver High School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is G W Carver High School a Title I school?
No, G W Carver High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for G W Carver High School?
90.4% of students at G W 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
- 778
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Orleans Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.4%
- Phone
- (504) 308-3660
- 4-Year Graduation
- 77.0%
- Area population (ZIP 70126)
- 28,690
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
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 · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. 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 70126; 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, 2015-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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