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Carver High School (Closed 2023)

1591 Pennsylvania
Memphis, TN 38109
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 196 students in grades 9-12, Carver High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 17%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 35%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
196 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TN)
(15-16)
≤20%
17%
(15-16)
≤10%
35%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
15:1
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)
n/a
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)
n/a
9%
Black
(15-16)
100%
22%
White
(15-16)
n/a
64%
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
n/a
2%
n/a
(15-16)
75-79%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch (13-14)
92%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 17% TN state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Carver High School?
The graduation rate of Carver High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 88%.
How many students attend Carver High School?
196 students attend Carver High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Carver High School students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carver High School?
Carver High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Carver High School offer ?
Carver High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Carver High School part of?
Carver High School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.

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