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G.w. Carver High School (Closed 2015)

3059 Higgins Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70126
Serving 94 students in grades 11-12, G.w. Carver High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 67%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
Total Students
94 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (LA)
(12-13)
≤20%
67%
(12-13)
20-29%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
100%
41%
White
n/a
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.00
(13-14)
60-64%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 67% LA state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of G.w. Carver High School?
The graduation rate of G.w. Carver High School is 60-64%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 77%.
How many students attend G.w. Carver High School?
94 students attend G.w. Carver High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of G.w. Carver High School students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of G.w. Carver High School?
G.w. Carver High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does G.w. Carver High School offer ?
G.w. Carver High School offers enrollment in grades 11-12
What school district is G.w. Carver High School part of?
G.w. Carver High School is part of Recovery School District-Lde.

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