George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology

carverhs.bcps.org

1,017 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The George W. Carver Center for Arts and Technology, located in Towson, Maryland, is a premier magnet high school within the Baltimore County Public Schools system. Known for its rigorous academic environment and commitment to the arts, the school is designed for students who demonstrate a high level of talent and dedication in specific specialized fields. Admission to the school is highly competitive and based on an audition or portfolio review process, ensuring that the student body is composed of passionate, career-oriented individuals who are eager to excel in their chosen disciplines.

The school offers a unique dual-focus curriculum that integrates intensive pre-professional arts training with a demanding college-preparatory academic program. Students can major in a wide variety of areas, including culinary arts, digital media, theater, dance, visual arts, and various technical fields. By blending these creative disciplines with traditional coursework, Carver Center fosters a collaborative and innovative culture, preparing its graduates to succeed in prestigious universities and professional environments alike.

1,017

Total Students

56.9

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology
Demographic	Student Count
White	425
Hispanic	70
Black	389
Asian	64
Two or More	58
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	5

White
425 (41.9%)
Black
389 (38.3%)
Hispanic
70 (6.9%)
Asian
64 (6.3%)
Two or More
58 (5.7%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.5%)
American Indian
4 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Career and Technical School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Baltimore County Public Schools
Phone:	(443)809-2775
Website:	http://carverhs.bcps.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,017
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	198
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 264

Grade 10 264

Grade 11 241

Grade 12 248