{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Carver College & Career Academy","outOfStateSupporters":35.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6471316,"projectId":8815257,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has been transformed with the addition of our new hydroponics lab! The excitement was immediate—when my students first saw the materials, their eyes lit up with curiosity and anticipation. Many had never heard of hydroponics before, so their first reactions were full of questions: \"Wait, we can grow plants without soil? How does this work?\"\r\n\r\nOne of our first projects was setting up different hydroponic systems to compare plant growth. Students worked in teams to assemble deep-water culture and nutrient film technique systems, carefully measuring water pH, nutrient levels, and light exposure. Seeing their first seedlings sprout in just a few days was a magical moment—they couldn't believe how quickly the plants were growing!\r\n\r\nNow, we're diving deeper into the science behind it all. The next step for our class is testing how different nutrient solutions affect plant growth and recording our data for analysis. We're also discussing real-world applications, from urban farming to food sustainability. This hands-on learning experience has sparked so much engagement, and it's all thanks to you.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your support in making this project possible! Stay tuned for updates as our plants continue to thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1734708568021,"projectUrl":"project/4-h-financial-literacy-through-hands-on/8815257/","projectTitle":"4-H Financial Literacy through Hands-on Classroom Garden","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6471316_orig.png?crop=1242,1242,x0,y695&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1631637932532","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6471316"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_93246","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":180,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":68,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":79,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":16,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":64.9,"schoolId":93246,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Carver College & Career Academy on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Carver College & Career Academy","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/tennessee/memphis-shelby-county-schools/g-w-carver-high-school/93246"}
Join the 265 supporters who believe in this school.
About this school
Carver College & Career Academy is
an urban public school
in Memphis, Tennessee that is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
It serves 180 students
in grades 9 - 12.
Its teachers have had 94 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Share and help support Carver College & Career Academy
Boost support for this school! Share this page with friends, family, alumni, and fellow supporters. Every connection helps teachers get the supplies they need and shows how much your community cares about its students.
DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for public school teachers.
Every donation funds real needs — pencils, books, lab equipment, art supplies, and more — helping students learn and thrive. We ship supplies directly to the school, and you'll see exactly where each dollar goes.
of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
95%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
Carver College & Career Academy Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Dec 28, 2025
DonorsChoose makes it easy for anyone to help a teacher in need, moving us closer to a nation where students
in every community have the tools and experiences they need for a great education.
Carver College & Career Academy
$60,473
raised using DonorsChoose
94
projects
funded
15
teachers
funded
265
donors
3
projects
for
basic supplies
21
projects for
technology
4
projects for
books
3
projects
for
art supplies
Carver College & Career Academy has received support from
172 individuals from Tennessee and
93 individuals out-of-state.
