Enrollment
583
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Dothan, AL
Carver 9th Grade Academy
Federal NCES profile for Carver 9th Grade Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010123002513
👥 S:T ratio 22
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carver 9th Grade Academy earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Alabama schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Dothan · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 72.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Carver 9th Grade Academy has class sizes larger than 77% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carver 9th Grade Academy ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Dothan, AL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.4:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.2%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Carver 9th Grade Academy compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Carver 9th Grade Academy
Carver 9th Grade Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Dothan, Alabama, enrolling 583 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 583 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 1,365 Alabama schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 378 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #373, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (65%) and White (22%) (diversity index 52/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 583 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 25.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 215 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 583 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 35 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Dothan's high schools, it stands alongside Dothan High School (1,588 students): Carver 9th Grade Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.4:1 vs 20.1:1).
Dothan City also operates Dothan High School (1,588 students) and Dothan Preparatory Academy (1,034 students) alongside Carver 9th Grade Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Carver 9th Grade Academy compares
Carver 9th Grade Academy on the metrics families compare, against Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.4:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.2% | ▲ 23% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 583 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
583
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 77% in Alabama - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,004
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 583 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
138
in-school suspensions + 77 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 35 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 65.2%
White 21.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 65.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.8, Carver 9th Grade Academy is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dothan City, which includes Carver 9th Grade Academy.
$12,004
Per student
-4%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.5%
State 53.0%
Federal 25.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Carver 9th Grade Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dothan High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dothan Preparatory Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kelly Springs Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highlands Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hidden Lake Primary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carver 9th Grade Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,588
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 1,034
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar high schools in Dothan
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~583 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Carver 9th Grade Academy
How many students attend Carver 9th Grade Academy?
Carver 9th Grade Academy has 583 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dothan, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carver 9th Grade Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Carver 9th Grade Academy is 19.4:1, which is 10% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carver 9th Grade Academy?
72.2% of students at Carver 9th Grade Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carver 9th Grade Academy?
The largest demographic group at Carver 9th Grade Academy is African American at 65.2% of enrollment, in Dothan, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carver 9th Grade Academy?
Carver 9th Grade Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Carver 9th Grade Academy rank among high schools in Dothan?
By Resource Investment Index, Carver 9th Grade Academy ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Dothan, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Dothan on the city page.
Is Carver 9th Grade Academy a good school?
Carver 9th Grade Academy earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Alabama schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Dothan City?
Besides Carver 9th Grade Academy, Dothan City also operates Dothan High School (1,588 students), Dothan Preparatory Academy (1,034 students), and Kelly Springs Elementary School (516 students). See the Dothan City district page for the complete list.
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