Carver College and Career Academy is an alternative public school in Memphis, Tennessee, serving 613 students in grades K-12. As part of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district, which is ranked 134th out of 139 districts in the state, Carver College and Career Academy faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its predominantly African American student population.
Compared to other alternative schools in the area, such as Avon School and Shrine School, Carver College and Career Academy stands out with its significantly higher percentage of African American students (79.61%) and lower student-teacher ratio of 6.2. However, the school consistently underperforms the district and state averages on standardized tests, with proficiency rates in 3rd grade Math (8.3%) and English Language Arts (8.3%) less than a third of the state averages. This persistent underperformance raises concerns about the school's ability to adequately prepare its students for future academic and career success.
The stark disparities in academic performance between Carver College and Career Academy and the surrounding schools suggest potential equity issues that may be impacting the educational opportunities and outcomes for the students at this school. Further investigation is needed to understand the factors contributing to the school's challenges and to identify targeted interventions that can address the root causes and improve the educational outcomes for the students at Carver College and Career Academy.
Students at Carver College and Career Academy are 79% African American, 16% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% White.
In the 2023-24 school year, 711 students attended Carver College and Career Academy.
Carver College and Career Academy ranks in the bottom 0.1% of Tennessee alternative schools.
Memphis-Shelby County Schools