Excellent
#232 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 17% in state
George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology
High School · Baltimore County Public Schools · Towson, MD
A Baltimore County Public Schools high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
938 York Rd, Towson, MD 21204
- Math 25% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 85% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 99%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology score 55% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 55% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 90% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
22.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology 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 74Very Walkable
- Transit 56Good Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$98,452
Median home value
$571,800
Median rent
$1,894/mo
College educated
72.6%
Homeownership
46.5%
Poverty rate
14.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21204; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bcdc Educational CenterEnrollment path unverified | 2.4 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 52 | Compare → |
| Home Assignments-secondaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 7–12 | 0.8 mi | 43 | Compare → |
| Loyola BlakefieldPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | 6–12 | 0.9 mi | 947 | Compare → |
| Ridge/ruxton SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 1.8 | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 95 | 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.
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.
Baltimore County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 179
- Rank in district
- #24 of 169
- District spending per student
- $18,666NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology is listed in Baltimore County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology
George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology is a public high school in Towson, MD, part of Baltimore County Public Schools, serving approximately 1,015 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #232 of 1,363 schools in MD.
State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology
What grades does George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology serve?
George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology?
George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology has an enrollment of approximately 1,015 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology?
The student-teacher ratio at George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology rank in MD?
George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology ranks #232 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology's MySchoolScout rating?
George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology?
Based on loaded state assessment records, George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology a charter school?
No, George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology a Title I school?
No, George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology?
22.7% of students at George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology 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
- 1,015
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 62
- Type
- vocational
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Baltimore County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.4%
- Phone
- (443) 809-2775
- 4-Year Graduation
- 99%+
- Area population (ZIP 21204)
- 19,605
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 34.1
Official sources & links
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 MCAP · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAP · 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 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 21204; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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