Enrollment
1,017
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Towson, MD
George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology
Federal NCES profile for George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240012000230
👥 S:T ratio 36
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #1 of 7
- high schools in Towson · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 20.8%
- free-lunch eligible
George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology ranks #1 of 7 high schools in Towson, MD.
School address
District: Baltimore County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240012000230 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
64.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.8%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology
George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology is a large high school in Towson, Maryland, enrolling 1,017 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,017 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 170 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #38.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and African American (38%) (diversity index 67/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 23 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 291 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
15.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Towson's high schools, it stands alongside Towson High (1,558 students): George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.9:1 vs 16.9:1).
Baltimore County Public Schools also operates Dundalk High (2,087 students) and Perry Hall High (2,012 students) alongside George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology.
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 George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology compares
George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology on the metrics families compare, against Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.8% | ▼ 58% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,017 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,017
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 69% in Maryland - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,538
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.5 FTE
Per 291 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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
White 41.9%
African American 38.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Asian 6.3%
Two or More 5.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 41.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.6, George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Baltimore County Public Schools, which includes George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology.
$16,538
Per student
-19%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.3%
State 40.7%
Federal 12.0%
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 George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dundalk High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Perry Hall High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodlawn High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kenwood High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dulaney High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,087
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 2,012
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,922
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,900
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,889
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high schools in Towson
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Towson High
Standard public school
1,558 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Bcdc Educational Center
Alternative education program
52 students
Southwest Edlp at Woodlawn High School
Alternative education program
4 students
Southeast Edlp at Dundalk High School
Alternative education program
2 students
Northeast Edlp at Parkville High School
Alternative education program
1 students
Northwest Edlp at Milford Mill Academy
Alternative education program
1 students
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maryland, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,017 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology
How many students attend George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology?
George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology has 1,017 students enrolled. It is a high school in Towson, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology?
The student-teacher ratio at George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology is 15.9:1, which is 10% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology?
20.8% of students at George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology?
The largest demographic group at George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology is White at 41.9% of enrollment, in Towson, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology?
George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher 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 George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology rank among high schools in Towson?
By Resource Investment Index, George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology ranks #1 of 7 high schools in Towson, 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 Towson on the city page.
Is George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology a good school?
George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. 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 Baltimore County Public Schools?
Besides George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology, Baltimore County Public Schools also operates Dundalk High (2,087 students), Perry Hall High (2,012 students), and Woodlawn High (1,922 students). See the Baltimore County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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