- Enrollment
- 1,588
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
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 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010123002513
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 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 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Alabama schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Dothan · Resource Index
- 17
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Carver 9th Grade Academy grew from 543 students in 2022-23 to 574 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 010123002513 · Dothan, AL High · MID · TRAD
583 enr · 19.4:1 · 72.2% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Dothan High School (1,588 students)
Carver 9th Grade Academy grew from 543 students in 2022-23 to 574 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Carver 9th Grade Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dothan High Sc
Dothan High School
1,588 students
- Dothan Prepara
Dothan Preparatory Academy
1,034 students
- This school 583
Carver 9th Grade Academy
583 students
- Kelly Springs 516
Kelly Springs Elementary School
516 students
- Highlands Elem 501
Highlands Elementary School
501 students
- Hidden Lake Pr 476
Hidden Lake Primary School
476 students
What this shows Carver 9th Grade Academy reports 583 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carver 9th Grade Academy compares
Carver 9th Grade Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,750
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
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.
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
District finance for Dothan City reports $13,750 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,034
- 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.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~583 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 543 (2022-23) → 574 (2023-24), up 31.
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 17/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.