Is George Washington Carver High School a good school?

George Washington Carver High School ranks in the bottom 14.0% of Alabama high schools.

How many students attend George Washington Carver High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 544 students attended George Washington Carver High School.

What is the racial makeup of George Washington Carver High School?

Students at George Washington Carver High School are 78% African American, 20% Hispanic.

What schools feed into George Washington Carver High School?

George Washington Carver High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Hudson KEight School Elementary : Inglenook School Elementary : Norwood Elementary School

George Washington Carver High School

Summary:

George Washington Carver High School is a public high school in Birmingham, Alabama, serving 531 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Birmingham City School District.

While the school has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (79.66%) compared to surrounding schools, it consistently ranks in the bottom quarter of Alabama high schools, with proficiency rates in math, science, and English language arts all below 20%. The school's student-teacher ratio is lower than nearby schools, but it faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with over 86% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. In contrast, nearby schools like Ramsay High School have much higher academic performance and state rankings.

Despite the school's current challenges, the lower student-teacher ratio at George Washington Carver High School could be an asset if leveraged effectively to provide more individualized support and attention for students. Targeted interventions and support programs may help to improve academic outcomes and address the root causes of the school's performance issues.

Detail:

Public 9-12

3900 24th St N
Birmingham, AL 35207

(205) 231-3900

District: Birmingham City

SchoolDigger Rank:
325^th of 378 Alabama High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,794

Feeder schools for George Washington Carver High School:

Elementary:	Hudson KEight School
	Inglenook School
	Norwood Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.3

Number of students: 544

Racial breakdown:

African American:

77.9%

Hispanic:

20.0%

Two or more races:

0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 86.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details George Washington Carver High School ranks worse than 86% of high schools in Alabama. It also ranks 3^rd among 7 ranked high schools in the Birmingham City School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.8. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at George Washington Carver High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details George Washington Carver High School has the smallest high school student body size in the Birmingham City School District. Racial makeup is: African American (77.9%), Hispanic (20%), two or more races (0.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 86.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at George Washington Carver High School is 14.3, which is the lowest among 7 high schools in the Birmingham City School District! (See more...)

Compare George Washington Carver High School employs 38 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at George Washington Carver High School is $14,794, which is the 2^nd highest among 7 high schools in the Birmingham City School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

George Washington Carver High School:

SchoolDigger ranks George Washington Carver High School 325^th of 378 Alabama public high schools. (See George Washington Carver High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Male students:

African American students:

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Birmingham City:

SchoolDigger ranks Birmingham City 117^th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at George Washington Carver High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2004	37.33	267^th	357	25.2%
2005	36.20	277^th	359	22.8%
2006	26.08	315^th	357	11.8%
2007	29.89	293^rd	358	18.2%
2008	24.48	320^th	359	10.9%
2009	6.25	356^th	357	0.3%
2010	20.71	326^th	358	8.9%
2011	34.13	288^th	360	20.0%
2012	22.29	318^th	358	11.2%
2013	17.25	346^th	358	3.4%
2014	8.66	342^nd	358	4.5%
2015	6.74	339^th	353	4.0%
2016	7.50	339^th	351	3.4%
2017	20.27	287^th	353	18.7%
2018	8.31	326^th	356	8.4%
2019	9.18	330^th	366	9.8%
2021	18.61	304^th	371	18.1%
2022	13.73	325^th	367	11.4%
2023	21.04	298^th	371	19.7%
2024	15.80	325^th	378	14.0%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at George Washington Carver High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	10.42	54^th	56	3.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at George Washington Carver High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2018	36.72	10^th	22	54.5%
2019	25.18	22^nd	29	24.1%
2021	26.71	20^th	28	28.6%
2022	33.30	16^th	39	59.0%
2024	36.38	38^th	63	39.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at George Washington Carver High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2018	25.67	126^th	160	21.3%
2019	12.56	158^th	171	7.6%
2021	34.45	131^st	196	33.2%
2023	27.55	133^rd	182	26.9%
2024	17.89	176^th	198	11.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at George Washington Carver High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2018	12.50	313^th	349	10.3%
2019	20.42	294^th	358	17.9%
2021	25.42	279^th	361	22.7%
2022	20.91	299^th	361	17.2%
2023	29.06	248^th	349	28.9%
2024	21.07	307^th	375	18.1%

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Rank History for Female students at George Washington Carver High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	22.11	270^th	343	21.3%
2018	8.48	316^th	347	8.9%
2019	7.01	331^st	354	6.5%
2021	23.76	273^rd	359	24.0%
2022	12.04	329^th	367	10.4%
2023	21.56	283^rd	358	20.9%
2024	19.94	302^nd	366	17.5%

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Rank History for Male students at George Washington Carver High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	12.38	310^th	339	8.6%
2018	9.29	317^th	350	9.4%
2019	13.19	311^th	357	12.9%
2021	14.71	321^st	366	12.3%
2022	18.81	302^nd	366	17.5%
2023	20.28	291^st	358	18.7%
2024	13.99	338^th	368	8.2%

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Rank History for African American students at George Washington Carver High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	44.18	93^rd	189	50.8%
2018	28.07	171^st	223	23.3%
2019	26.09	175^th	224	21.9%
2021	48.15	87^th	228	61.8%
2022	36.15	133^rd	222	40.1%
2023	39.13	128^th	224	42.9%
2024	37.85	127^th	231	45.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at George Washington Carver High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	27.43	64^th	93	31.2%
2018	20.09	78^th	95	17.9%
2019	26.65	74^th	103	28.2%
2021	16.88	101^st	113	10.6%
2022	22.82	90^th	114	21.1%
2023	50.81	51^st	122	58.2%
2024	22.32	114^th	139	18.0%

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Rank History for White students at George Washington Carver High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	1.60	312^th	313	0.3%
2021	6.80	316^th	319	0.9%

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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for George Washington Carver High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2001	1	1075	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	1077
2002	2	1312	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	1315
2003	2	1312	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	1315
2004	4	1269	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	1274
2005	2	1202	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	1207
2006	5	1079	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	1089
2007	5	1026	1	14	0	n/a	n/a	1046
2008	4	949	1	25	0	n/a	n/a	979
2009	6	1090	1	32	0	n/a	n/a	1129
2010	10	1100	5	51	0	n/a	n/a	1166
2011	9	1037	10	37	1	0	0	1094
2012	8	872	4	45	0	1	0	930
2013	5	862	3	46	0	2	1	919
2014	5	836	1	58	0	1	1	902
2015	5	700	1	82	0	0	3	791
2016	8	741	0	97	0	6	10	862
2017	11	675	0	102	3	10	7	808
2018	13	650	0	95	3	6	4	771
2019	15	636	0	100	1	1	7	760
2020	6	530	0	84	0	1	5	626
2021	3	496	1	83	2	1	3	589
2022	2	481	0	89	2	1	6	581
2023	2	423	0	96	2	2	6	531
2024	2	424	2	109	1	2	4	544

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at George Washington Carver High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	1077	67.0	16.1	77.3
2002	1315	68.0	19.3	53.8
2003	1315	68.0	19.3	53.8
2004	1274	70.0	18.2	60
2005	1207	67.0	18.0	64.3
2006	1089	66.0	16.5	71.5
2007	1046	69.0	15.2	74.7
2008	979	64.0	15.3	77.8
2009	1129	74.8	15.0	82.2
2010	1166	64.0	18.2	88.7
2011	1094	67.0	16.3	67.6
2012	930	63.5	14.6	91.6
2013	919	53.0	17.3	91.6
2014	902	49.5	18.2	86.8
2015	791	48.0	16.4	59.8
2016	862	44.0	19.5	61.5
2017	808	45.5	17.7	62.3
2018	771	48.0	16.0	86.6
2019	760	43.0	17.6	86.7
2020	626	42.0	14.9	86.6
2021	589	38.0	15.5	86.6
2022	581	33.0	17.6	86.7
2023	531	37.0	14.3	86.6
2024	544	38.0	14.3	86.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio George Washington Carver High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	1077	67.0	16.1	77.3
2002	1315	68.0	19.3	53.8
2003	1315	68.0	19.3	53.8
2004	1274	70.0	18.2	60
2005	1207	67.0	18.0	64.3
2006	1089	66.0	16.5	71.5
2007	1046	69.0	15.2	74.7
2008	979	64.0	15.3	77.8
2009	1129	74.8	15.0	82.2
2010	1166	64.0	18.2	88.7
2011	1094	67.0	16.3	67.6
2012	930	63.5	14.6	91.6
2013	919	53.0	17.3	91.6
2014	902	49.5	18.2	86.8
2015	791	48.0	16.4	59.8
2016	862	44.0	19.5	61.5
2017	808	45.5	17.7	62.3
2018	771	48.0	16.0	86.6
2019	760	43.0	17.6	86.7
2020	626	42.0	14.9	86.6
2021	589	38.0	15.5	86.6
2022	581	33.0	17.6	86.7
2023	531	37.0	14.3	86.6
2024	544	38.0	14.3	86.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for George Washington Carver High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,268 (15.3%)	$12,524 (84.7%)	$14,794

Data source: Alabama Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on George Washington Carver High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 330^th of 366 High schools	Ranks 298^th of 371 High schools	9.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Mathematics (George Washington Carver High School)	11.7	0.8	10.9%
End of Course Mathematics (Birmingham City)	20.1	4.9	15.2%
End of Course Mathematics (Alabama)	42.5	23.6	19%
End of Course Science (George Washington Carver High School)	13.8	12.4	1.4%
End of Course Science (Birmingham City)	20.5	10.5	10%
End of Course Science (Alabama)	42.6	31.7	10.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	760	531	30.1%
African American	636	423	33.5%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	100	96	4%
Pacific Islander	1	2	100%
White	15	2	86.7%
Two or More Races	7	6	14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	86.7%	86.6%	0.1%

Schools Near George Washington Carver High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Summative Assessment Science (2024)		Summative Assessment English (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 11th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 11th Grade	Summative Assessment English 7th Grade	Summative Assessment English 8th Grade	Summative Assessment English 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
George Washington Carver High School	Public	9-12	3900 24th St N	Birmingham	35207	Jefferson County	Birmingham City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 231-3900	544	38	14.3	86.6%	2 (0.4%)	424 (77.9%)	109 (20.0%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.7%)	15.8	325^th of 378 public high schools	14.0%		21	298^th of 371 public high schools	19.7%	27			0.8		15.6			9.8	$14,794	$2,268	$12,524
Homebound High School	Public	7-12	2015 Park Place N	Birmingham	35203	Jefferson County	Birmingham City	No	No	No	No	(205) 231-4777	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Parker High School	Public	9-12	400 Abraham Woods Jr Blvd	Birmingham	35204	Jefferson County	Birmingham City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 231-2370	854	41	20.8	89.7%	5 (0.6%)	700 (82.0%)	140 (16.4%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (0.8%)	17.3	315^th of 378 public high schools	16.7%		11.9	344^th of 371 public high schools	7.3%	29			5.2		10.4			12.3	$15,289	$3,009	$12,278
Dupuy Alternative School	Public	9-12	4500 14th Ave N	Birmingham	35212	Jefferson County	Birmingham City	No	No	No	No	(205) 231-3250	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Woodlawn High SchoolMagnet	Public, Magnet	9-12	5620 First Ave N	Birmingham	35212	Jefferson County	Birmingham City	No	Yes	No	Yes	(205) 231-8000	764	36	21.2	90.7%	9 (1.2%)	644 (84.3%)	103 (13.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.0%)	13.3	342^nd of 378 public high schools	9.5%		14.1	334^th of 371 public high schools	10.0%	8			3.0		5.4			10.5	$12,324	$1,430	$10,891
Ramsay High School	Public	9-12	1800 13th Ave S	Birmingham	35205	Jefferson County	Birmingham City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 231-7000	711	45	15.8	60.6%	4 (0.6%)	682 (95.9%)	17 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.0%)	74.1	71^st of 378 public high schools	81.2%		77.2	70^th of 371 public high schools	81.1%	1			27.9		41.1			30.0	$11,746	$1,049	$10,695
JacksonOlin High School	Public	8-12	1300 Avenue F Ensley	Birmingham	35218	Jefferson County	Birmingham City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 231-6431	758	42	17.8	90.5%	0 (0.0%)	689 (90.9%)	64 (8.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.7%)	7.3	376^th of 378 public high schools	0.5%		8.8	363^rd of 371 public high schools	2.2%	13			0.0		4.1			1.5	$13,381	$1,886	$11,493
Tarrant High School	Public	7-12	91 Black Creek Road	Tarrant	35217	Jefferson County	Tarrant City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 849-0172	579	36	16.3	94.6%	10 (1.7%)	302 (52.2%)	240 (41.5%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (2.8%)	2 (0.3%)	8 (1.4%)	10.1	363^rd of 378 public high schools	4.0%		9.9	357^th of 371 public high schools	3.8%	6	1.9	3.2	0.0	7.5	10.3	18.3	24.1	4.5	$11,985	$2,197	$9,781
Fultondale High School	Public	7-12	2023 Wildcat Parkway	Birmingham	35217	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	No	(205) 379-3500	683	39	17.5	83.0%	110 (16.1%)	323 (47.3%)	234 (34.3%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	9 (1.3%)	15.1	329^th of 378 public high schools	13.0%		29.4	256^th of 371 public high schools	31.0%	73	4.1	3.3	5.6	10.8	11.2	32.8	22.3	7.8	$9,557	$903	$8,631
Minor High School	Public	9-12	2285 Minor Pkwy	Adamsville	35005	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 379-4750	1,011	52	19.6	84.1%	60 (5.9%)	851 (84.2%)	79 (7.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (1.9%)	14.3	333^rd of 378 public high schools	11.9%		17.7	316^th of 371 public high schools	14.8%	17			4.2		12.9			6.6	$9,563	$1,565	$7,980

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