Carlton R to 9 School's key educational priorities include literacy, numeracy and the well-being of students, staff and families. The school offers a middle years program for students in years 8 to 9, Pitjantjatjara language program for all students and an extension class for fluent speakers. The Learning Together program and the Children's Centre are designed to assist families with children aged birth to 8 years to support their children's early learning. The school offers a range of innovative programs, using a range of preferred learning styles, to engage students. Each class has a staff member allocated daily to support staff and build good working relationships. Facilities and recreational spaces have been upgraded and renovated in order to promote respect and ownership. Significant improvements in the management of student behaviour in cooperation with families, strategic and targeted recruitment of staff and targeted resources for quality improvement in teaching, have made positive inroads in the improvement of learner outcomes, both academically and socially.