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George Washington Carver High School

3900 24th St N, Birmingham, AL, 35207

About George Washington Carver High School

Birmingham, Alabama, is home to the well-known public school George Washington Carver High School. People know it for its historical significance and the good things it has done for the community. It serves about 544 students in grades 9–12 and has a good student-to-teacher ratio of 14:1. This is the best school in the Birmingham City Schools district. It focuses on academic paths that prepare students for many different jobs. There are a lot of minority students on campus, and the culture is lively. About 91% of the students come from low-income households. According to state data, 10% of students are good at reading and 1% are good at math. The ACT is another way that the school helps students reach their goals. With a median home price of about $185,000, George Washington Carver High School is one of the best schools in the area. It has special academies for health science and engineering. It is a strong part of education that wants to help people grow and give them chances.

George Washington Carver High School Contact Information

Address

3900 24th St N, Birmingham, AL, 35207

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Phone

(205) 231-3900

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 1%
Reading 10%
State average proficiency is 1% in Math and 10% in Reading.
38
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
3
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
544
Total Students
$68271
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 201 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at George Washington Carver High School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 0.37%
Asian 0.37%
Hispanic 20.04%
Black 77.94%
Two+ Races 0.74%
Native Am. 0.18%
White
0.37%
Asian
0.37%
Hispanic
20.04%
Black
77.94%
Two+ Races
0.74%
Native Am.
0.18%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 544
42.83%
233 Female
57.17%
311 Male

Student Population

544 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

181 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

George Washington Carver High School just opened a brand-new multimedia production suite to help its growing digital arts and broadcast journalism program. This semester, the school also celebrated the fact that a record number of students earned their Certified Nursing Assistant credentials through the Academy of Health Sciences. The Rams' athletic program is also doing well, thanks to recent upgrades to the outdoor training facilities.

FAQ

Q1. What special academies does George Washington Carver High School have?

Ans. Students in school can join special academies that focus on things like health sciences and engineering.

Q2. Does the school help with the ACT?

Ans. The school has special resources for preparing for the ACT and lets students take the test on campus to help them get into college.

Q3. What kinds of programs are there for leaders?

Ans. Students learn important discipline and organizational skills through JROTC and student government.

Q4. Are there opportunities for musical expression?

Ans. The marching band is a big deal for school kids because it gives them a chance to show off their musical skills and perform.

Q5. How do teachers use technology in the classroom?

Ans. School students use modern digital tools to improve their research and technical skills in all of their classes.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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