The school is located in the historically African American community of Acres Homes and serves grades 9 through 12.

It is named for African-American scientist and educator George Washington Carver.

Carver doesn't offer extracurricular sports, so students are bused to their home high schools to play on athletic teams.

76.4% of students were Economically Disadvantaged, 6.4% were English Language Learners, and 6.3% received Special Education services.

Students in the 8th grade who are presently enrolled at both Drew and Grantham Academy are automatically accepted into Carver unless they choose to leave the Aldine Magnet Program and attend their home high school.