At a glance
Reported students
728
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
48.9
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina high enrollment
56th percentile
Compared with 617 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
578.5
Carver High: 728 reported students.
State peer staffing position
22nd percentile
14.9:1 reported; state peer median 18.3:1. 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
- 595
- Teachers (FTE)
- 77.3
- Student–teacher ratio
- 7.7:1
What the reported data says about Carver High
Carver High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Winston Salem. It is one of 80 current school records connected to Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools. NCES reports 728 students for 2024–25.
Among 617 high schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 623 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 56th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.9:1, below the North Carolina median of 18.3:1 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 (55.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (38.5%). English learners represent 19.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 7 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Carver High
- 1How do the reported 14.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 48.9 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4.97 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 19.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4.97
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.27
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1.4
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White3.2%
- Hispanic38.5%
- Black55.2%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.7%
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
7 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
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 Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Walkertown High
High · Grades 09–12
662 reported students
North Forsyth Magnet High
High · Grades 09–12
1,084 reported students
Winston-Salem Preparatory Acad
High · Grades 06–12
369 reported students
J F Kennedy High
High · Grades 09–12
332 reported students
Early College of Forsyth Co
High · Grades 09–12
306 reported students
Atkins Academic & Tech High
High · Grades 09–12
1,187 reported students
Public schools near Carver High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atkins Academic & Tech High High · Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools | 09–12 | 1,187 | 1.8 mi |
| Winston-Salem Preparatory Acad High · Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools | 06–12 | 369 | 1.9 mi |
| J F Kennedy High High · Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools | 09–12 | 332 | 2.4 mi |
| Career Center High · Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools | 09–12 | 0 | 2.4 mi |
| Carter High School High · Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools | 11–12 | 123 | 2.5 mi |
| East Forsyth High High · Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools | 09–12 | 1,647 | 3.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Carver High
What grades does Carver High serve?
Carver High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools.
How many students attend Carver High?
Carver High reported 728 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 56th percentile among 617 North Carolina high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 595 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Carver High?
The calculated ratio is 14.9:1, based on 728 students and 48.9 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Carolina median for the same school level is 18.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Carver High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Carver High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Carver High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
99.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Carver High in?
Carver High is part of Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools, based in Winston Salem, NC, which operates 80 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Carver High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Atkins Academic & Tech High (1.8 mi), Winston-Salem Preparatory Acad (1.9 mi), J F Kennedy High (2.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.