Serving 286 students in grades 9-12, Carver College And Career Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 286 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Graduation Rate: 35-39% (Btm 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carver College And Career Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Carver College And Career Academy's student population of 286 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 39% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
286 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
Carver College And Career Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carver College And Career Academy is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1597 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11-19%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
19%
19%
Black
44%
22%
White
31%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
35-39%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carver College And Career Academy's ranking?
Carver College And Career Academy is ranked #1597 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Carver College And Career Academy often compared to?
Carver College And Career Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Mountain View High School, Richmond Alternative by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Carver College And Career Academy?
The graduation rate of Carver College And Career Academy is 35-39%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Carver College And Career Academy?
286 students attend Carver College And Career Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Carver College And Career Academy students are Black, 31% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carver College And Career Academy?
Carver College And Career Academy has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Carver College And Career Academy offer ?
Carver College And Career Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Carver College And Career Academy part of?
Carver College And Career Academy is part of Chesterfield County School District.
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