George Washington Carver High School for Applied Technology, Engineering and the Arts is a public secondary school in Houston, Texas, United States. The school is located in the historically African American community of Acres Homes and serves grades 9 through 12.
Serving 747 students in grades 9-12, Carver H S For Applied Tech/engineering/arts ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 747 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Carver H S For Applied Tech/engineering/arts's student population of 747 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
747 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Year Founded
1915
School Calendar
School Rankings
Carver H S For Applied Tech/engineering/arts ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carver H S For Applied Tech/engineering/arts is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7576 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
44%
53%
Black
52%
13%
White
3%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panther
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carver H S For Applied Tech/engineering/arts's ranking?
Carver H S For Applied Tech/engineering/arts is ranked #7576 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Carver H S For Applied Tech/engineering/arts often compared to?
Carver H S For Applied Tech/engineering/artsis often viewed alongside schools like Victory Early College High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Carver H S For Applied Tech/engineering/arts?
The graduation rate of Carver H S For Applied Tech/engineering/arts is 90-94%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Carver H S For Applied Tech/engineering/arts?
747 students attend Carver H S For Applied Tech/engineering/arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Carver H S For Applied Tech/engineering/arts students are Black, 44% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carver H S For Applied Tech/engineering/arts?
Carver H S For Applied Tech/engineering/arts has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Carver H S For Applied Tech/engineering/arts offer ?
Carver H S For Applied Tech/engineering/arts offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Carver H S For Applied Tech/engineering/arts part of?
Carver H S For Applied Tech/engineering/arts is part of Aldine Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Carver H S For Applied Tech/engineering/arts located?
Carver H S For Applied Tech/engineering/arts is located in the Acres Home neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 9 other public schools located in Acres Home.
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