- Enrollment
- 3,501
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Houston, TX
Carver H S for Applied Tech/Engineering/Arts
Federal NCES profile for Carver H S for Applied Tech/Engineering/Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480771000056
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carver H S for Applied Tech/Engineering/Arts earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #53 of 102
- high schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 83.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Carver H S for Applied Tech/Engineering/Arts has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carver H S for Applied Tech/Engineering/Arts ranks #53 of 102 high schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Carver H S for Applied Tech/Engineering/Arts held near 747 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.6 → 53.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 480771000056 · Houston, TX High · MID · TRAD
708 enr · 15.7:1 · 83.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Macarthur H S (3,501 students)
Carver H S for Applied Tech/Engineering/Arts held near 747 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.6 → 53.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Carver H S for Applied Tech/Engineering/Arts in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Macarthur H S
Macarthur H S
3,501 students
- Davis H S Aldi
Davis H S Aldine
3,184 students
- Nimitz H S
Nimitz H S
2,651 students
- Aldine H S
Aldine H S
2,481 students
- Eisenhower H S
Eisenhower H S
2,262 students
- This school 708
Carver H S for Applied Tech/Engineering/Arts
708 students
What this shows Carver H S for Applied Tech/Engineering/Arts reports 708 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carver H S for Applied Tech/Engineering/Arts compares
Carver H S for Applied Tech/Engineering/Arts held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.0% | ▲ 34% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 708 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
708
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 68% in Texas - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.9%
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
$13,268
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 236 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
122
in-school suspensions + 67 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 52.1%
Hispanic or Latino 43.6%
White 2.0%
Two or More 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 52.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.8, Carver H S for Applied Tech/Engineering/Arts is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Aldine Isd reports $13,268 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carver H S for Applied Tech/Engineering/Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macarthur H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Davis H S Aldine | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nimitz H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aldine H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carver H S for Applied Tech/Engineering/Arts's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,184
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,651
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,481
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 2,262
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~708 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carver H S for Applied Tech/Engineering/Arts
How many students attend Carver H S for Applied Tech/Engineering/Arts?
Carver H S for Applied Tech/Engineering/Arts has 708 students enrolled. It is a high school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 755 (2022-23) → 747 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carver H S for Applied Tech/Engineering/Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Carver H S for Applied Tech/Engineering/Arts is 15.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carver H S for Applied Tech/Engineering/Arts?
83.0% of students at Carver H S for Applied Tech/Engineering/Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carver H S for Applied Tech/Engineering/Arts?
The largest demographic group at Carver H S for Applied Tech/Engineering/Arts is African American at 52.1% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carver H S for Applied Tech/Engineering/Arts?
Carver H S for Applied Tech/Engineering/Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 H S for Applied Tech/Engineering/Arts rank among high schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Carver H S for Applied Tech/Engineering/Arts ranks #53 of 102 high schools in Houston, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Aldine Isd?
Besides Carver H S for Applied Tech/Engineering/Arts, Aldine Isd also operates Macarthur H S (3,501 students), Davis H S Aldine (3,184 students), and Nimitz H S (2,651 students). See the Aldine Isd district page for the complete list.