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George Washington Carver High School

Public | 9-12 | 1094 students

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Posted July 24, 2009

I think that it is a very good school and i am very lucky to be part of the carver rams
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 14, 2006

They are lacking in support from the district and also seeing of the big picture. I think the higher rated schools obviously have more parent involvement and well rounded concern for all extra-curricular programs. The acedemic programs seem to be better than any other school in Birmingham including the magnet school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 20, 2006

Well this year I am a entering freshmen at carver high school and I have to say its hard at times but its fun for me it something I look forward to when I wake up. The teachers push us because they want us to do our best. Mr.Hudson is the best he really listens and will sit down with you if you have a problem. Next year Ill be in the band and it gonna be hard but I can do it.And this year we will be the best band in the land nomatter whose over us because 'the break is over' and we will take that nationals trophy home this year because we are the best. Over all g w carver high school is the best place to be
—Submitted by Simply Rita, a student


Posted July 19, 2005

I have attended Carver for two years,and this will be third year. This past year has been hard for me, but I made it. We have a great band program, but we lost a great band director this summer. The students in the band were upset that he left, but we had to be strong in order for us to still have the best band in the land. The teacher are hard on us, because they want us to be the best we can be. Last but not least, our principal Mr.Hutson is the best. He shows us that life isn't always going to be easy. Overall it's a nice school.
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 28, 2004

I just currenty began attending Carver High and so far it's not so bad. I transferred from Gardendale and in all actuality I enjoy Carver much more than the previous schools I have gone to. Entering students might worry about the other students, and yes, there is your normal messiness *gossipers*, and there are those people that will try to bring you down. Overall the teachers are average, nothing over the top, but they're okay, the food, hmmmm... I wouldn't reccomend eating it. The other students will agree when I add that it isn't to safe for the digestive system. Carver has a junior/senior prom which is a thing to look forward to if you are in 11th/12th grade. This is about all I have to say. I just thought that students entering Carver deserved a heads up. So now that my 150 word limit is up, I'll leave as well.
—Submitted by a student


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 93% in 2010.

229 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
84%
Language

The state average for Language was 78% in 2010.

230 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
52%

2007

 
 
68%
Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2010.

230 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
64%

2007

 
 
77%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2010.

227 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
66%

2007

 
 
71%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2009.

16 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
44%

2008

 
 
51%

2007

 
 
73%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 73% in 2010.

229 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
53%

2008

 
 
35%

2007

 
 
50%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE) to test high school students in reading, math, language, science and social studies. High school students must pass the AHSGE in order to graduate. The AHSGE is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to pass the test.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 94% in 2010.

225 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
94%
Language

The state average for Language was 91% in 2010.

236 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
95%

2007

 
 
91%
Math

The state average for Math was 95% in 2010.

237 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
96%

2007

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 94% in 2010.

236 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
96%

2007

 
 
90%
Science

The state average for Science was 94% in 2009.

193 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
94%

2007

 
 
88%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 90% in 2010.

236 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
94%

2007

 
 
91%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE) to test high school students in reading, math, language, science and social studies. High school students must pass the AHSGE in order to graduate. The AHSGE is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to pass the test.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Biology I

All Students84%
Female85%
Male83%
Black86%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic60%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch83%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education55%
Students without disabilities89%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%

Language

All Students66%
Female73%
Male58%
Black68%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic40%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch65%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Special education18%
Students without disabilities74%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English68%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant66%

Math

All Students76%
Female81%
Male70%
Black77%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic50%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch76%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Special education30%
Students without disabilities83%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English78%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant76%

Reading

All Students78%
Female81%
Male76%
Black79%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic70%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch77%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special education29%
Students without disabilities86%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English80%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant78%

Social Studies

All Students63%
Female62%
Male64%
Black64%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic40%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch63%
Not economically disadvantaged59%
Special education33%
Students without disabilities68%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English64%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant63%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE) to test high school students in reading, math, language, science and social studies. High school students must pass the AHSGE in order to graduate. The AHSGE is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to pass the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Biology I

All Students94%
Female94%
Male95%
Black94%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch94%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education78%
Students without disabilities96%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%

Language

All Students82%
Female85%
Male78%
Black82%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch82%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Special education44%
Students without disabilities85%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%

Math

All Students83%
Female83%
Male82%
Black83%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch83%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Special education44%
Students without disabilities86%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%

Reading

All Students87%
Female90%
Male82%
Black88%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch87%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special education56%
Students without disabilities89%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%

Social Studies

All Students81%
Female82%
Male80%
Black82%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch81%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Special education50%
Students without disabilities84%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE) to test high school students in reading, math, language, science and social studies. High school students must pass the AHSGE in order to graduate. The AHSGE is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to pass the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 97% 35%
Hispanic 3% 4%
White 1% 59%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 82%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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3900 24th St North
Birmingham, AL 35207
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Phone: (205) 231-3900

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