33°43???7″N 84°23???3″W The New Schools at Carver is a high school in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. It is part of Atlanta Public Schools. Schools include Early College, Technology, Performing Arts, Entrepreneurship, and Health Science and Research.
Serving 544 students in grades 9-12, Carver High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 544 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carver High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Carver High School's student population of 544 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
544 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Rankings
Carver High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carver High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2157 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
2%
20%
Black
96%
36%
White
1%
34%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carver High School's ranking?
Carver High School is ranked #2157 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Carver High School often compared to?
Carver High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Booker T. Washington High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Carver High School?
The graduation rate of Carver High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Carver High School?
544 students attend Carver High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Carver High School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carver High School?
Carver High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Carver High School offer ?
Carver High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Carver High School part of?
Carver High School is part of Atlanta School District.
In what neighborhood is Carver High School located?
Carver High School is located in the South Atlanta neighborhood of Atlanta, GA. There are 3 other public schools located in South Atlanta.
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