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Western School Of Technology vs. George W. Carver Center For Arts & Technology

Should you attend Western School Of Technology or George W. Carver Center For Arts & Technology? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Western School Of Technology
100 Kenwood Ave
Catonsville, MD 21228
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
George W. Carver Center For Arts & Technology
938 York Rd
Towson, MD 21204
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Western School Of Technology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)

George W. Carver Center For Arts & Technology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 953 students in grades 9-12, Western School Of Technology ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Serving 1,015 students in grades 9-12, George W. Carver Center For Arts & Technology ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
School Type
Vocational
Vocational
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
953 students
1,015 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Western School Of Technology over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at George W. Carver Center For Arts & Technology over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
27% | 73%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Western School Of Technology.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at George W. Carver Center For Arts & Technology.
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
63 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Western School Of Technology over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at George W. Carver Center For Arts & Technology over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Western School Of Technology with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Baltimore County Public Schools and the state of Maryland, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at George W. Carver Center For Arts & Technology with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Baltimore County Public Schools and the state of Maryland, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#18 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 5%)
#103 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Western School Of Technology, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of George W. Carver Center For Arts & Technology, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
74%
(Top 5% in MD)
51%
(Top 20% in MD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Western School Of Technology who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Baltimore County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at George W. Carver Center For Arts & Technology who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Baltimore County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
88%
(Top 1% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
80-84%
(Top 5% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Western School Of Technology who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Baltimore County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at George W. Carver Center For Arts & Technology who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Baltimore County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥80%
(Top 1% in MD)(20-21 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 5% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
98%
(Top 5% in MD)
≥99%
(Top 1% in MD)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Western School Of Technology with the average graduation rate observed in the Baltimore County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of George W. Carver Center For Arts & Technology with the average graduation rate observed in the Baltimore County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Western School Of Technology by grade.
This chart displays the students of George W. Carver Center For Arts & Technology by grade.
Grade 9 Students
258
262
Grade 10 Students
234
253
Grade 11 Students
230
251
Grade 12 Students
231
249

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
19%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Western School Of Technology, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Baltimore County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at George W. Carver Center For Arts & Technology, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Baltimore County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Western School Of Technology, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Baltimore County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at George W. Carver Center For Arts & Technology, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Baltimore County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
55%
39%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Western School Of Technology, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Baltimore County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at George W. Carver Center For Arts & Technology, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Baltimore County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
16%
41%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Western School Of Technology, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Baltimore County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at George W. Carver Center For Arts & Technology, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Baltimore County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Western School Of Technology, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Baltimore County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at George W. Carver Center For Arts & Technology, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Baltimore County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.64
0.67
This chart showcases the diversity score of Western School Of Technology, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Baltimore County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of George W. Carver Center For Arts & Technology, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Baltimore County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
19%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Western School Of Technology, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Baltimore County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at George W. Carver Center For Arts & Technology, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Baltimore County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Western School Of Technology, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Baltimore County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at George W. Carver Center For Arts & Technology, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Baltimore County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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