George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology
George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology, known as the Carver Center, is a public magnet high school in Towson, Maryland. It opened in 1992 and is part of Baltimore County Public Schools. In 2008–2009, it was renamed to honor the scientist and educator George Washington Carver and to recognize the school’s history in the community.
The Carver Center offers eleven specialty programs called Primes, combining arts and technology. Primes include literary arts, culinary arts, information technology/interactive media production, carpentry, cosmetology, dance, design and production, acting, vocal music, digital instrumental music, and visual arts (with several sub-areas). Students from all BCPS middle schools and homeschooled students may apply. Admission is a mix of auditions and a lottery.
The school uses a block schedule with four 80‑minute periods each day on alternating A/B days, plus a 25-minute Wildcat Time for extra help and activities. The campus moved into a new, energy‑efficient building in August 2012, featuring a central space, a 1,000‑seat theater, a Black Box theater, gallery spaces, and a student-run Carver Café.
About 1,000 students attend Carver Center (983 in 2023–24), with a student‑teacher ratio around 16:1. The school colors are dark green, white, and black; the mascot is the Wildcats; and the slogan is Carverized. The school newspaper is Catalyst. Carver is known for its strong arts programs and many student awards, including national and state honors in arts communities. It also hosts activities like Model United Nations, robotics, and business and leadership programs. In 2016, Carver was named a Blue Ribbon School for its excellence.
Athletics are offered, but Carver Center is notable for not having a state championship in any sport. The school remains focused on its core mission: blending arts and technology to prepare students for college and creative careers.
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