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George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology

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George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology ranks 44 th of 227 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades 9-12

44^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 227 Maryland High Schools

Better than 81% of Maryland high schools

Summary

George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology is a specialized public magnet high school in Towson, MD, serving 1,017 students in grades 9 through 12 within the Baltimore County Public Schools district. This school stands out for its exceptional English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency, with 87.3% of students meeting standards in the 2025-2026 school year—nearly double the district average of 46.1% and significantly higher than nearby Towson High (73.1%) and Dulaney High (61.1%). The school also boasts an extremely low chronic absenteeism rate of 10.1%, which is over 60% lower than the district average and far below Towson High's 20.5% and Dulaney High's 29.0%, reflecting a highly engaged student body drawn to its arts and technology focus.

However, Carver Center shows a stark contrast between its ELA and math performance. Only 19.5% of students were proficient in math, which is below the district average of 21.9% and the state average of 27.1%. This creates a 67.8 percentage point gap between ELA and math proficiency, a disparity far larger than at any comparable school. Performance in specific math courses is particularly concerning, with Algebra I proficiency at just 9.7% and Geometry at 14.5%, both well below state averages. This suggests the school's curriculum and student strengths are heavily skewed toward humanities and the arts, making math a critical area for improvement.

Compared to Loch Raven High, which has a 56.79% free/reduced lunch rate and 47.5% chronic absenteeism, Carver Center's lower economic disadvantage (22.12%) and higher engagement are notable. The school spends $17,455 per student, which is higher than Towson High ($15,278) but lower than Loch Raven High ($19,884), indicating that its success is driven more by its specialized magnet mission and student selection than by spending alone. For parents, Carver Center offers an exceptional environment for students strong in language arts and the arts, but families should be aware of the math challenges and consider whether the school's focus aligns with their child's strengths and needs.

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: Improving — 72nd percentile in 2015 → 81st in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranks in the top 19% of Maryland high schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 9 percentile points since 2015

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

Worth a look

!Geometry scores 30 pts below the Maryland average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school41%

District avg32%

Maryland avg38%

44^th of 227

Maryland public high schools ?

Top 19%▼ down 9 pts since 2016

From top 11% (2016) to top 19% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

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

18^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
2026	60.6	44 of 227	80.6%	★★★★☆
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 (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts87%+36 vs state

Algebra II27%~ state avg

Mathematics20%-8 vs state

Geometry14%-30 vs state

Algebra I10%-12 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MCAP Mathematics (2026)	MCAP English Language Arts (2026)		MCAP Algebra I (2026)	MCAP Algebra II (2026)	MCAP Geometry (2026)	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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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%)	60.6	44^th of 227 public high schools	80.6%		66.2	27^th of 220 public high schools	87.7%	17	19.5	87.3	87.3	9.7	27.3	14.5	$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)							$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%)	54.5	59^th of 227 public high schools	74.0%		61.2	37^th of 220 public high schools	83.2%	22	21.1	73.1	73.1	14.9	35.9	18.4	$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%)	17.9	181^st of 227 public high schools	20.3%		22.7	158^th of 220 public high schools	28.2%	23	2.4	38.3	38.3	1.8	7.7	2.9	$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%)	42.7	98^th of 227 public high schools	56.8%		43.2	95^th of 220 public high schools	56.8%	3	14.9	61.1	61.1	7.4	28.5	15.1	$16,400	$1,047	$15,353

Frequently Asked Questions about 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.

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.

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

George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology ranks 44^th of 227 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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