In December 2025, the Atlanta Board of Education approved the district’s updated Facilities Master Plan, outlining a new vision for the George Washington Carver campus. Under the approved plan, the campus will transition to a districtwide 6–12 School of the Arts and a 9–12 Early College High School, with cluster middle schools rezoned for Washington and South Atlanta high schools.
In alignment with that direction, Atlanta Public Schools and Purpose Built Schools Atlanta have jointly determined that the 2026–2027 school year will be the final year of operation for Carver STEAM Academy. Carver STEAM will not enroll a freshman class for the upcoming 2026–2027 school year.
While this marks a significant transition, it is also an opportunity to reflect on what Carver STEAM has meant to students, families, and the broader south Atlanta community.
A Record of Growth and Achievement
Since its launch, Carver STEAM has been grounded in a commitment to academic rigor, real-world learning, expanded opportunity, and changed trajectories for thousands of young people. Between 2018 and 2025, the school has:
- Increased its graduation rate from 65.7% to 91.04% in 2025, representing an impressive 12-point increase from previous years and the largest of any APS school in 2025.
- Expanded access to Advanced Placement and dual enrollment coursework.
- Enrolled 31 students in paid summer internships.
- Exposed students to Project-Based Learning and rigorous, relevant, and deeply engaging learning opportunities.
- Connected students to diverse learning opportunities and vital resources through our extensive Community Engagement Program.
A Community That Shows Up
Beyond metrics, Carver STEAM has been defined by its people.
Dedicated educators invested in students’ success inside and outside the classroom. Families advocated, volunteered, and partnered with the school. Students demonstrated resilience, creativity, and leadership.
Together, they built a school community rooted in possibility.
Looking Ahead
As the Carver campus prepares for its next chapter, Atlanta Public Schools remains committed to ensuring a smooth transition for students and staff. All impacted students will have access to school choice options during the APS transfer window, and current Carver STEAM staff will receive priority consideration for positions within Atlanta Public Schools.
While this transition marks the end of Carver STEAM as we know it, the future vision for the Carver campus includes new districtwide programming designed to expand opportunities for students across the community. We remain committed to supporting our students throughout this period of change and to helping each young person continue on a path toward success.
