- Enrollment
- 2,569
- Students per teacher
- 28.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sacramento, CA
George Washington Carver School of Arts and Science
Federal NCES profile for George Washington Carver School of Arts and Science, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063384011195Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George Washington Carver School of Arts and Science earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 90% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #22 of 31
- high schools in Sacramento · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.5:1
- small classes for California
- 37.4%
- free-lunch eligible
George Washington Carver School of Arts and Science has class sizes smaller than 90% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George Washington Carver School of Arts and Science ranks #22 of 31 high schools in Sacramento, CA.
School address
District: Sacramento City Unified · California
NCES ID 063384011195 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
George Washington Carver School of Arts and Science shrank from 195 students in 2022-23 to 178 in 2023-24 (-8.7%).
Teacher FTE held 12.9 → 13.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 063384011195 · Sacramento, CA High · SMALL · CHARTER
174 enr · 14.5:1 · 37.4% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: C. K. Mcclatchy High (2,569 students)
George Washington Carver School of Arts and Science shrank from 195 students in 2022-23 to 178 in 2023-24 (-8.7%). Teacher FTE held 12.9 → 13.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
George Washington Carver School of Arts and Science in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- C. K. Mcclatch
C. K. Mcclatchy High
2,569 students
- Hiram W. Johns
Hiram W. Johnson High
1,682 students
- John F. Kenned
John F. Kennedy High
1,652 students
- Luther Burbank
Luther Burbank High
1,535 students
- Rosemont High
Rosemont High
1,485 students
- This school 174
George Washington Carver School of Arts and Science
174 students
What this shows George Washington Carver School of Arts and Science reports 174 students on the CCD universe file.
How George Washington Carver School of Arts and Science compares
George Washington Carver School of Arts and Science is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 33% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.4% | ▼ 33% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 174 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
174
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 10% in California - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
66.7%
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
$17,785
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.4%
Hispanic or Latino 36.1%
African American 9.5%
Two or More 8.9%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
Largest group: White at 41.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.1, George Washington Carver School of Arts and Science is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sacramento City Unified reports $17,785 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How George Washington Carver School of Arts and Science Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| C. K. Mcclatchy High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hiram W. Johnson High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Luther Burbank High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rosemont High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George Washington Carver School of Arts and Science's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,682
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,652
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,535
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,485
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar high schools in Sacramento
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
C. K. Mcclatchy High
Standard public school
2,569 students 28.9:1 students per teacher
Sheldon High
Standard public school
2,368 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Inderkum High
Standard public school
2,194 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Grant Union High
Standard public school
1,987 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Rio Americano High
Standard public school
1,891 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Hiram W. Johnson High
Standard public school
1,682 students 20.8:1 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 (~174 students)
Frequently asked questions about George Washington Carver School of Arts and Science
How many students attend George Washington Carver School of Arts and Science?
George Washington Carver School of Arts and Science has 174 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sacramento, CA. CCD year-over-year: 195 (2022-23) → 178 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Washington Carver School of Arts and Science?
The student-teacher ratio at George Washington Carver School of Arts and Science is 14.5:1, which is 33% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 8% 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 School of Arts and Science?
37.4% of students at George Washington Carver School of Arts and Science are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George Washington Carver School of Arts and Science?
The largest demographic group at George Washington Carver School of Arts and Science is White at 41.4% of enrollment, in Sacramento, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George Washington Carver School of Arts and Science?
George Washington Carver School of Arts and Science 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 George Washington Carver School of Arts and Science rank among high schools in Sacramento?
By Resource Investment Index, George Washington Carver School of Arts and Science ranks #22 of 31 high schools in Sacramento, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Sacramento on the city page.
What other schools are in Sacramento City Unified?
Besides George Washington Carver School of Arts and Science, Sacramento City Unified also operates C. K. Mcclatchy High (2,569 students), Hiram W. Johnson High (1,682 students), and John F. Kennedy High (1,652 students). See the Sacramento City Unified district page for the complete list.