Enrollment
1,553
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Montgomery, AL
Carver Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Carver Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010243001015
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carver Senior High School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Alabama schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Alabama.
- #7 of 8
- high schools in Montgomery · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 32.4:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 82.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Carver Senior High School has class sizes larger than 99% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carver Senior High School ranks #7 of 8 high schools in Montgomery, AL.
School address
District: Montgomery County · Alabama
NCES ID 010243001015 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
32.4:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+83% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.9%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Carver Senior High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Carver Senior High School
Carver Senior High School is a high-poverty, large high school in Montgomery, Alabama, enrolling 1,553 students.
Class loads run heavy: 32.4:1 is larger than about 99% of Alabama schools and 83% above the 17.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 82.9% of students qualify for free meals, 41% above the Alabama average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Alabama, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,553 students.
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 19 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #16, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 777 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 25.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 41 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Montgomery's high schools, it stands alongside Jefferson Davis High School (1,587 students): Carver Senior High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (32.4:1 vs 18.9:1).
Montgomery County also operates Jefferson Davis High School (1,587 students) and Lee High School (1,282 students) alongside Carver Senior High School.
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 Senior High School compares
Carver Senior High School on the metrics families compare, against Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 32.4:1 | ▲ 83% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.9% | ▲ 41% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,553 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
32.4:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,553
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
82.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
32.4:1
students per teacher
- 83% above state mean
Top 99% in Alabama - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
26.6%
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
$11,430
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 777 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 259 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 41 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 88.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
White 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 88.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.1, Carver Senior High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Montgomery County, which includes Carver Senior High School.
$11,430
Per student
-8%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.1%
State 55.2%
Federal 25.7%
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 Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Davis High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lee High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Park Crossing High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brewbaker Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lanier Senior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carver Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,587
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 1,282
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 798
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar high schools in Montgomery
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Jefferson Davis High School
Standard public school
1,587 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Lee High School
Standard public school
1,282 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Park Crossing High School
Standard public school
882 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Lanier Senior High School
Standard public school
798 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Brewbaker Technology Magnet High School
Standard public school
550 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Booker T Washington Magnet High School
Standard public school
492 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,553 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Carver Senior High School
How many students attend Carver Senior High School?
Carver Senior High School has 1,553 students enrolled. It is a high school in Montgomery, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carver Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carver Senior High School is 32.4:1, which is 83% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 106% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carver Senior High School?
82.9% of students at Carver Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carver Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Carver Senior High School is African American at 88.4% of enrollment, in Montgomery, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carver Senior High School?
Carver Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 Senior High School rank among high schools in Montgomery?
By Resource Investment Index, Carver Senior High School ranks #7 of 8 high schools in Montgomery, 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 Montgomery on the city page.
Is Carver Senior High School a good school?
Carver Senior High School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Alabama schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Alabama. 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 Montgomery County?
Besides Carver Senior High School, Montgomery County also operates Jefferson Davis High School (1,587 students), Lee High School (1,282 students), and Park Crossing High School (882 students). See the Montgomery County district page for the complete list.
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