- Enrollment
- 1,094
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Birmingham, AL
George Washington Carver High School
Federal NCES profile for George Washington Carver High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010039001468
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George Washington Carver High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Alabama schools.
- #2 of 6
- high schools in Birmingham · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 81.9%
- free-lunch eligible
George Washington Carver High School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George Washington Carver High School ranks #2 of 6 high schools in Birmingham, AL.
School address
District: Birmingham City · Alabama
NCES ID 010039001468 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
George Washington Carver High School held near 544 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 010039001468 · Birmingham, AL High · MID · TRAD
570 enr · 15.4:1 · 81.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Huffman High Schoolmagnet (1,094 students)
George Washington Carver High School held near 544 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
George Washington Carver High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Huffman High S
Huffman High Schoolmagnet
1,094 students
- Parker High Sc
Parker High School
942 students
- Glen Iris Elem
Glen Iris Elementary School
827 students
- Huffman Academ
Huffman Academy
779 students
- Ramsay High Sc
Ramsay High School
762 students
- This school
George Washington Carver High School
570 students
What this shows George Washington Carver High School reports 570 students on the CCD universe file.
How George Washington Carver High School compares
George Washington Carver High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.9% | ▲ 39% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 570 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
570
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 20% in Alabama - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
64.4%
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
$16,201
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 190 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 73.3%
Hispanic or Latino 25.3%
Two or More 0.7%
White 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 73.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.9, George Washington Carver High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Birmingham City reports $16,201 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How George Washington Carver High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huffman High Schoolmagnet | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parker High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glen Iris Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Huffman Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ramsay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George Washington Carver High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 942
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar high schools in Birmingham
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Oak Mountain High School
Standard public school
1,648 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Parker High School
Standard public school
942 students 26.2:1 students per teacher
Ramsay High School
Standard public school
762 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Woodlawn High Schoolmagnet
Standard public school
750 students 27.8:1 students per teacher
Wenonah High School
Standard public school
670 students 16.8:1 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 (~570 students)
Frequently asked questions about George Washington Carver High School
How many students attend George Washington Carver High School?
George Washington Carver High School has 570 students enrolled. It is a high school in Birmingham, AL. CCD year-over-year: 531 (2022-23) → 544 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Washington Carver High School?
The student-teacher ratio at George Washington Carver High School is 15.4:1, which is 13% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at George Washington Carver High School?
81.9% of students at George Washington Carver High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George Washington Carver High School?
The largest demographic group at George Washington Carver High School is African American at 73.3% of enrollment, in Birmingham, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George Washington Carver High School?
George Washington Carver High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Washington Carver High School rank among high schools in Birmingham?
By Resource Investment Index, George Washington Carver High School ranks #2 of 6 high schools in Birmingham, 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 Birmingham on the city page.
What other schools are in Birmingham City?
Besides George Washington Carver High School, Birmingham City also operates Huffman High Schoolmagnet (1,094 students), Parker High School (942 students), and Glen Iris Elementary School (827 students). See the Birmingham City district page for the complete list.