- Enrollment
- 2,087
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240012000230
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 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 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #1 of 7
- high schools in Towson · Resource Index
- 52
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology held near 1,015 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+31 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 64.1 → 62.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+31 students YoY 240012000230 · Towson, MD High · MID · TRAD
1,017 enr · 15.9:1 · 20.8% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Dundalk High (2,087 students)
George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology held near 1,015 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+31 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 64.1 → 62.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dundalk High
Dundalk High
2,087 students
- Perry Hall Hig
Perry Hall High
2,012 students
- Woodlawn High
Woodlawn High
1,922 students
- Kenwood High
Kenwood High
1,900 students
- Dulaney High
Dulaney High
1,889 students
- This school
George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology
1,017 students
What this shows George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology reports 1,017 students on the CCD universe file.
How George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology compares
George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology 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 | 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 methodology
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
$18,666
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
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
District finance for Baltimore County Public Schools reports $18,666 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,012
- 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
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 (~1,017 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 984 (2022-23) → 1,015 (2023-24), nearly flat (+31).
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 52/100 (higher 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 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.
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.