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Carver 9th Grade Academy

Grades 09–09 · Dothan, AL · NCES 010123002513

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1001 Webb Road · Dothan, AL 36303

At a glance

Reported students

583

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

34

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

17.1:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–09

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Alabama other enrollment

61st percentile

Compared with 93 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

425

Carver 9th Grade Academy: 583 reported students.

State peer staffing position

57th percentile

17.1:1 reported; state peer median 16.7:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
514
Teachers (FTE)
28.5
Student–teacher ratio
18:1

What the reported data says about Carver 9th Grade Academy

Carver 9th Grade Academy is a public combined / other school serving grades 09–09 in Dothan. It is one of 18 current school records connected to Dothan City. NCES reports 583 students for 2024–25.

Among 93 combined / other schools in Alabama with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 513 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 61st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.1:1, close to the Alabama median of 16.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (65.2%) and White (21.8%). English learners represent 11.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment. The school reported 1 AP course. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Carver 9th Grade Academy

  1. 1How do the reported 17.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 34 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
11.5%
Students with disabilities
13.4%
Free/reduced-price lunch
71.2%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
1
Nurses (FTE)
2
Psychologists (FTE)
0
Social workers (FTE)
0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White21.8%
  • Hispanic9.4%
  • Black65.2%
  • Asian1.2%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
  • Multiracial2.2%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

1 distinct course reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Other schools in Dothan City

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Dothan City Early Education Center

Other · Grades PK–PK

183 reported students

Kelly Springs Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

516 reported students

Highlands Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

501 reported students

Hidden Lake Primary School

Elementary · Grades KG–02

476 reported students

Dothan 6th Grade Center

Middle · Grades 06–06

449 reported students

Carver School of Mathematics Science and Technology

Elementary · Grades 03–06

429 reported students

View all 18 district schools →