- Enrollment
- 1,714
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Baltimore, MD
Carver Vocational-Technical High
Federal NCES profile for Carver Vocational-Technical High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240009000168
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carver Vocational-Technical High earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Maryland schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #37 of 42
- high schools in Baltimore · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 80.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Carver Vocational-Technical High has class sizes larger than 94% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carver Vocational-Technical High ranks #37 of 42 high schools in Baltimore, MD.
School address
District: Baltimore City Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240009000168 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Carver Vocational-Technical High held near 1,042 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 55.5 → 56.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 240009000168 · Baltimore, MD High · MID · TRAD
1,041 enr · 18.9:1 · 80.9% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High (1,714 students)
Carver Vocational-Technical High held near 1,042 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 55.5 → 56.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Carver Vocational-Technical High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mergenthaler V
Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High
1,714 students
- Baltimore Poly
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute
1,632 students
- Baltimore City
Baltimore City College
1,470 students
- Kipp Harmony A
Kipp Harmony Academy
1,399 students
- Roland Park El
Roland Park Elementary/Middle
1,371 students
- This school
Carver Vocational-Technical High
1,041 students
What this shows Carver Vocational-Technical High reports 1,041 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carver Vocational-Technical High compares
Carver Vocational-Technical High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▲ 30% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.9% | ▲ 65% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,041 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,041
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 94% in Maryland - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
86.3%
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
$22,977
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maryland avg of $18,753
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 347 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 83 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 91.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
White 2.2%
Two or More 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.5, Carver Vocational-Technical High is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Baltimore City Public Schools reports $22,977 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carver Vocational-Technical High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Baltimore Polytechnic Institute | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baltimore City College | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kipp Harmony Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roland Park Elementary/Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carver Vocational-Technical High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,632
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,399
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,371
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools in Baltimore
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Dundalk High
Standard public school
2,087 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Perry Hall High
Standard public school
2,012 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Woodlawn High
Standard public school
1,922 students 17:1 students per teacher
Kenwood High
Standard public school
1,900 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Parkville High
Standard public school
1,877 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Catonsville High
Standard public school
1,735 students 16.2:1 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 (~1,041 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carver Vocational-Technical High
How many students attend Carver Vocational-Technical High?
Carver Vocational-Technical High has 1,041 students enrolled. It is a high school in Baltimore, MD. CCD year-over-year: 1,020 (2022-23) → 1,042 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carver Vocational-Technical High?
The student-teacher ratio at Carver Vocational-Technical High is 18.9:1, which is 30% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carver Vocational-Technical High?
80.9% of students at Carver Vocational-Technical High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carver Vocational-Technical High?
The largest demographic group at Carver Vocational-Technical High is African American at 91.7% of enrollment, in Baltimore, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carver Vocational-Technical High?
Carver Vocational-Technical High has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Vocational-Technical High rank among high schools in Baltimore?
By Resource Investment Index, Carver Vocational-Technical High ranks #37 of 42 high schools in Baltimore, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Baltimore on the city page.
What other schools are in Baltimore City Public Schools?
Besides Carver Vocational-Technical High, Baltimore City Public Schools also operates Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High (1,714 students), Baltimore Polytechnic Institute (1,632 students), and Baltimore City College (1,470 students). See the Baltimore City Public Schools district page for the complete list.