- Enrollment
- 1,587
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
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 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010243001015
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 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 16/100 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
- 16
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+209 students YoY
Carver Senior High School grew from 902 students in 2022-23 to 1,111 in 2023-24 (+23.2%).
Teacher FTE added 48.5 → 64.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+209 students YoY 010243001015 · Montgomery, AL High · MID · TRAD
1,553 enr · 32.4:1 · 82.9% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson Davis High School (1,587 students)
Carver Senior High School grew from 902 students in 2022-23 to 1,111 in 2023-24 (+23.2%). Teacher FTE added 48.5 → 64.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Carver Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson Davi
Jefferson Davis High School
1,587 students
- This school
Carver Senior High School
1,553 students
- Lee High Schoo
Lee High School
1,282 students
- Park Crossing
Park Crossing High School
882 students
- Brewbaker Midd
Brewbaker Middle School
806 students
- Lanier Senior
Lanier Senior High School
798 students
What this shows Carver Senior High School reports 1,553 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carver Senior High School compares
Carver Senior High School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,977
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
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.
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
District finance for Montgomery County reports $12,977 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,282
- 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
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 (~1,553 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 902 (2022-23) → 1,111 (2023-24), up 209.
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 16/100 (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 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.
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.