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Enrollment
583
High
DISTRICT 799 · STATE 682
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·DOTHAN CITY·NCES 010123002513
Carver 9th Grade Academy
1001 Webb Road, Dothan, AL 36303 · (334) 794-1432 · Houston County
GRADES 09–09HIGH13-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL583 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
17.1:1
34 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.7:1 · STATE 17.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
71%
415 students
DISTRICT 72% · STATE 58%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 583 | 100% |
Student demographics
52%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 57% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within Dothan City. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Carver 9th Grade Academy
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carver 9th Grade Academy this school | 583 | 71.2% | N/A |
| Eufaula High School Eufaula | 728 | 69.2% | 15.1% |
| Talladega High School Talladega | 634 | 77.0% | 17.0% |
| Greenville High School Greenville | 526 | 74.1% | 9.1% |
| Pike County High School Brundidge | 484 | 77.5% | 27.1% |
| Saks High School Anniston | 419 | 72.1% | 25.4% |
Matched among Alabama high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Carver 9th Grade Academy ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Alabama | In Houston County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 583 | #141 of 319 | #3 of 7 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 17.1:1 | #152 of 307 | #4 of 7 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 51.8% | #118 of 307 | #4 of 7 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 71.2% | #67 of 317 | #2 of 7 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 583 | 34 | 17.1:1 | 71% (415) |
| 2023-24 | 574 | 33 | 17.4:1 | 77% (441) |
| 2022-23 | 543 | 31 | 17.5:1 | 77% (418) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Carver 9th Grade Academy.
About Carver 9th Grade Academy
Carver 9th Grade Academy is a mid-sized high school in Dothan, Alabama, one of the schools in Dothan City. Its grade span covers grade 9, with 583 students on the rolls.
Dothan City has 16 schools; together they serve 8,220 students.
More than half of the students at Carver 9th Grade Academy are Black (65%). Other students are 22% White, 9% Hispanic, and 2% multiracial. That is higher than the 27% Black share among all Houston County residents. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 52%.
There are 34 full-time-equivalent teachers at the school, a ratio of 17.1:1. It is about the same as the 17.2:1 average for high schools in Alabama. Of all students at Carver 9th Grade Academy, 71% are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
American Community Survey estimates for Houston County show that the median household earns about $58,626 a year, about 23% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 13% of residents are in poverty. Houston County has 35 public schools with about 15,127 students, including Carver 9th Grade Academy.
Measured in a straight line, Faine Elementary School is about 0.2 miles from Carver 9th Grade Academy. Within five miles are at least 8 other public schools.
Carver 9th Grade Academy is inside a principal city with a population under 100,000, a location NCES labels City: Small.
The discussion board for Carver 9th Grade Academy is open to topics like pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Houston County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
108,140
Census ACS
Median income
$58,626
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
13%
Below federal line
Schools in county
35
15,127 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Dothan City
- Dothan High SchoolHigh · 1,588 students
- Dothan Preparatory AcademyMiddle · 1,034 students
- Kelly Springs Elementary SchoolElementary · 516 students
- Highlands Elementary SchoolElementary · 501 students
- Hidden Lake Primary SchoolElementary · 476 students
- Dothan 6th Grade CenterMiddle · 449 students
Other schools in Dothan
- Dothan High SchoolHigh · 1,588 students
- Dothan Preparatory AcademyMiddle · 1,034 students
- Rehobeth High SchoolHigh · 786 students
- Rehobeth Primary SchoolElementary · 761 students
- Kelly Springs Elementary SchoolElementary · 516 students
- Highlands Elementary SchoolElementary · 501 students
Nearby schools
- Faine Elementary School0.2 mi · 326
- Houston County Virtual Academy1.7 mi · 246
- Dothan City Virtual School2.2 mi · 226
- Dothan Preparatory Academy2.2 mi · 1,034
- Dothan High School2.2 mi · 1,588
- Morris Slingluff Elementary School2.7 mi · 381
Frequently asked questions
About Carver 9th Grade AcademyWhat is the total enrollment at Carver 9th Grade Academy?
Carver 9th Grade Academy enrolls approximately 583 students in grades 09-09.
What grades does Carver 9th Grade Academy serve?
Carver 9th Grade Academy serves grades 09-09.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carver 9th Grade Academy?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Carver 9th Grade Academy is approximately 17.1:1 (34 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Carver 9th Grade Academy?
Carver 9th Grade Academy reports a student body of 22% White, 9% Hispanic, 65% Black, 1% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Is Carver 9th Grade Academy public or private?
Carver 9th Grade Academy is a public K-12 school, overseen by Dothan City.
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