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#6968 of 8,552 schools in TX

Carver H S for Applied Tech/engineering/arts

High School · Aldine ISD · Houston, TX

An Aldine ISD high school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2100 S VICTORY DR, Houston, TX 77088

  • Math 14% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 44% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.8Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.23 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.5Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency14% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-29.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-10.3 pts
Overall Proficiency29% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-9.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile17th
College Readiness6.7Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation15.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.1:1
District spending per student$13,268
Chronic Absenteeism34%

Students at Carver H S for Applied Tech/engineering/arts score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency14%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency44%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 29% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
81%
ELA
96%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
94%
2012
Math
89%
ELA
84%
2013
Math
83%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
73%
ELA
64%
2015
Math
69%
ELA
61%
2016
Math
78%
ELA
60%
2017
Math
40%
ELA
38%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
39%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
39%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
32%
2024
Math
14%
ELA
44%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 61% (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 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

84.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Carver H S for Applied Tech/engineering/arts 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 Houston map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 28Car-Dependent
  • Transit 34Some Transit
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,451/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Houston), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$52,549

Median home value

$173,900

Median rent

$1,177/mo

College educated

12.7%

Homeownership

65.6%

Poverty rate

18.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77088; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
15.1% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 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
Shady Acres Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.5privateK–121.2 mi59Compare →
Victory Early College H SEnrollment path unverified7.09–121.3 mi416Compare →
Eisenhower H SEnrollment path unverified4.09–121.8 mi2,483Compare →
Yes Prep - White OakCharter · enrollment unverified5.16–122.2 mi984Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Aldine ISD

Schools in district
80
Rank in district
#43 of 77
District spending per student
$13,268NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
31.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Carver H S for Applied Tech/engineering/arts is listed in ALDINE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Carver H S for Applied Tech/engineering/arts

Carver H S for Applied Tech/engineering/arts is a public high school in Houston, TX, part of Aldine ISD, serving approximately 747 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #6,968 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Carver H S for Applied Tech/engineering/arts

What grades does Carver H S for Applied Tech/engineering/arts serve?

Carver H S for Applied Tech/engineering/arts serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Carver H S for Applied Tech/engineering/arts?

Carver H S for Applied Tech/engineering/arts has an enrollment of approximately 747 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Carver H S for Applied Tech/engineering/arts?

The student-teacher ratio at Carver H S for Applied Tech/engineering/arts is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Carver H S for Applied Tech/engineering/arts rank in TX?

Carver H S for Applied Tech/engineering/arts ranks #6,968 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Carver H S for Applied Tech/engineering/arts's MySchoolScout rating?

Carver H S for Applied Tech/engineering/arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 H S for Applied Tech/engineering/arts?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Carver H S for Applied Tech/engineering/arts has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Carver H S for Applied Tech/engineering/arts a charter school?

No, Carver H S for Applied Tech/engineering/arts is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Carver H S for Applied Tech/engineering/arts a Title I school?

No, Carver H S for Applied Tech/engineering/arts is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carver H S for Applied Tech/engineering/arts?

84.7% of students at Carver H S for Applied Tech/engineering/arts 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
747
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
53
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Harris County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.0%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 77088)
54,115
Area average commute
29.6 min
Area median age
34.2
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 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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 77088; 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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