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George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology

Q: Is George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology a good school?

George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology ranks 27 th of 220 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades 9-12

27^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 220 Maryland High Schools

Better than 88% of Maryland high schools

Summary

George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology is a public magnet high school serving grades 9-12 in Towson, Maryland, part of the Baltimore County Public Schools district. The school has a strong academic reputation, consistently ranking among the top high schools in Maryland, and outperforming nearby schools like Dulaney High and Loch Raven High in test scores and proficiency rates.

In the 2024-2025 school year, George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology ranked 27th out of 220 Maryland high schools and received a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school significantly outperforms the Baltimore County Public Schools district and the state of Maryland in standardized test scores, with 84.8% of 10th-grade students proficient or better in MCAP/English Language Arts, compared to 50.6% for the district and 59.5% for the state. However, the school has experienced higher chronic absenteeism rates compared to the district and state averages, an area that the school should address.

While George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology's academic performance is exceptional, the school's relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 16.95% to 26.52% over the past few years, suggests that the student population may not be socioeconomically diverse. This raises questions about the accessibility and equity of the school's admissions process, and whether it is providing equal educational opportunities to students from all backgrounds.

1,017

Students ?

17.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,455

Per pupil spending ?

22.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

938 York Rd
Towson, MD 21204-2513

(443) 809-2775

District: Baltimore County Public Schools

Racial breakdown:

White:

41.8%

African American:

38.2%

Hispanic:

6.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 98th percentile in 2014 → 88th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Maryland average (45% vs 37% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 12% of Maryland high schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Baltimore County Public Schools

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 10 percentile points since 2014

!Algebra I scores 10 pts below the Maryland average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school45%

District avg31%

Maryland avg37%

27^th of 220

Maryland public high schools ?

Top 12%▲ up 16 pts since 2015

From top 28% (2015) to top 12% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 26High Schools in the Baltimore County Public Schools

17^th of 25Baltimore County Public Schools among Maryland districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2025	66.2	27 of 220	87.7%	★★★★☆
2024	66.4	20 of 146	86.3%	★★★★☆
2023	55.4	43 of 127	66.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	71.8	19 of 225	91.6%	★★★★★
2019	72.0	24 of 138	82.6%	★★★★☆
2018	72.6	25 of 197	87.3%	★★★★☆
2017	86.0	9 of 180	95.0%	★★★★★
2016	74.7	25 of 233	89.3%	★★★★☆
2015	63.9	65 of 233	72.1%	★★★★☆
2014	83.2	5 of 231	97.8%	★★★★★
2013	84.5	9 of 185	95.1%	★★★★★
2012	80.8	23 of 187	87.7%	★★★★☆
2011	80.3	27 of 183	85.2%	★★★★☆
2010	83.2	22 of 220	90.0%	★★★★★
2009	79.7	29 of 213	86.4%	★★★★☆
2008	80.1	28 of 214	86.9%	★★★★☆
2007	68.7	54 of 209	74.2%	★★★★☆
2006	79.2	18 of 204	91.2%	★★★★★
2005	76.8	13 of 204	93.6%	★★★★★
2004	56.0	44 of 201	78.1%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Maryland (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts85%+34 vs state

Algebra II35%+11 vs state

Geometry26%~ state avg

Mathematics25%~ state avg

Algebra I11%-10 vs state

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Schools Near George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MCAP Mathematics (2025)	MCAP English Language Arts (2025)		MCAP Algebra I (2025)	MCAP Algebra II (2025)	MCAP Geometry (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Algebra I End of Course	MCAP Algebra II End of Course	MCAP Geometry End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology	Public, Magnet	9-12	938 York Rd	Towson	21204	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(443) 809-2775	1,017	57	17.8	22.1%	425 (41.8%)	389 (38.2%)	70 (6.9%)	64 (6.3%)	4 (0.4%)	5 (0.5%)	58 (5.7%)	66.2	27^th of 220 public high schools	87.7%		66.4	20^th of 146 public high schools	86.3%	7	25.1	84.8	84.8	11.2	35.4	26.2	$17,455	$986	$16,469
BCDC Educational Center	Public	8-12	105 W. Chesapeake Avenue	Towson	21204	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 887-4360	52			48.1%	6 (11.5%)	35 (67.3%)	11 (21.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	0.0			0.0			$8,268	$922	$7,346
Southwest EDLP at Woodlawn High School	Public	9-12	105 W Chesapeake Ave	Towson	21204	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(443) 809-2270	4				1 (25.0%)	3 (75.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Northeast EDLP at Parkville High School	Public	9-12	105 W Chesapeake Ave	Towson	21204	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(443) 809-2270	1				0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$62,912	$439	$62,473
Northwest EDLP at Milford Mill Academy	Public	9-12	105 W Chesapeake Ave	Towson	21204	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(443) 809-2270	1				0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Southeast EDLP at Dundalk High School	Public	9-12	105 W Chesapeake Ave	Towson	21204	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(443) 809-2270	2				1 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$40,536	$439	$40,097
Central EDLP at Loch Raven High School	Public	9-12	105 W Chesapeake Ave	Towson	21204	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(443) 809-2270	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Towson High	Public, Magnet	9-12	69 Cedar Ave	Towson	21286	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(443) 809-3608	1,558	87	17.8	27.1%	818 (52.5%)	400 (25.7%)	110 (7.1%)	140 (9.0%)	2 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	83 (5.3%)	61.2	37^th of 220 public high schools	83.2%		58.2	37^th of 146 public high schools	74.7%		23.1	74.3	74.3	6.9	35.4	36.1	$15,278	$912	$14,366
Loch Raven High	Public	9-12	1212 Cowpens Ave	Baltimore	21286	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 887-3525	780	60	12.9	56.8%	200 (25.6%)	419 (53.7%)	86 (11.0%)	30 (3.8%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	42 (5.4%)	22.7	158^th of 220 public high schools	28.2%		18.5	135^th of 146 public high schools	7.5%	23	4.2	42.9	42.9	3.2		15.4	$19,884	$1,653	$18,231
Dulaney High	Public	9-12	255 E Padonia Road	Timonium	21093	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(443) 809-7633	1,889	105	17.9	33.2%	790 (41.8%)	388 (20.5%)	400 (21.2%)	231 (12.2%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	75 (4.0%)	43.2	95^th of 220 public high schools	56.8%		61.2	30^th of 146 public high schools	79.5%	65	10.6	63.6	63.6	2.0	29.4	10.1	$16,400	$1,047	$15,353

Frequently Asked Questions about George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology

What district is George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology in?

Baltimore County Public Schools

How many students attend George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,017 students attended George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology.

What is the racial makeup of George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology?

Students at George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology are 42% White, 38% African American, 7% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 6% Two or more races.

Is George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology a good school?

George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology ranks 27^th of 220 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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