Carnegie Vanguard High School
- Public, Magnet
- HOUSTON, TX
Magnet School
Carnegie Vanguard High School
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Public, Magnet
- 9-12
- HOUSTON, TX
- Rating 4 out of 5 357 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Diversitygrade A+
- Teachersgrade A
- College Prepgrade A+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade B
- Administrationgrade A minus
- Sportsgrade C minus
- Foodgrade B
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade B
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Carnegie Vanguard High School Rankings
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
97%
Percent Proficient - Math
82%
Average Graduation Rate
100%
Average SAT
1370
485 responses
Average ACT
31
174 responses
AP Enrollment
99%
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Home Listings
- Cost of Livinggrade C+
- Good for Familiesgrade A minus
- Housinggrade B minus
Median Household Income
$81,427
National
$69,021Median Rent
$1,382
National
$1,163Median Home Value
$316,619
National
$244,900Culture & Safety
Poll
95%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 40 responsesPoll
83%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 40 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade A+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
823
Free or Reduced Lunch
35%
91%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 45 responses84%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 45 responses20%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 45 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$50,258
Teachers in First/Second Year
0%
78%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 58 responses74%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 58 responses83%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 58 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade B
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
Expenses Per Student
$13,833 / year
National
$12,23989%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 61 responses62%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 61 responses89%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 61 responsesSimilar Schools
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Carnegie Vanguard High School Reviews
Rating 4 out of 5 357 reviews
To begin let’’s be frank about Carnegie. The academics are CHALLENGING, the workload is OBSCENE and the community is INTENSE. However, not enough is said about how supportive the school is in helping students navigate these challenges. Teachers are top of the line, both open-minded and intelligent, and are always willing to help enhance student’s learning experiences, wether that be through giving an extension to simply hearing a student’s personal troubles while on lunch break. Additionally, the students themselves are exceptional, the all GT system creating a student body of likeminded individuals who are hungry to learn EVERYTHING. Seriously, the students here are on a different level. EVERYONE here is a nerd, EVERYONE here takes 7+ APs, and EVERYONE here comes from a different background. This unique combo of students and teachers creates a close knit community focused on higher learning and built on the principles of helping each other learn, all set on gorgeous campus. I love it.
Carnegie Vanguard High School is a rigorous high school that provides a great learning and challenging learning environment with the addition of Advanced Placement and Dual Credit Courses. Although the learning environment can be challenging, students at Carnegie create an enjoyable inclusive environment, whether it be from freshmen to seniors; everyone gets to enjoy this positive environment. Students can also enjoy various clubs that are started by teachers, like Chess Club, or by students like the Mahjong Club. These clubs offer great diversity, and promote a sense a inclusion to all students, as everyone is invited. In all, Carnegie Vanguard High has a very supportive environment were students can feel welcome and included, the additional support from everyone, not only students, and the rigorous academic learning a student needs to be successful.
Coming into CVHS, I had no idea what to expect from my classes and meeting new people. On THE first day, I was able to make new friends and surround myself with people who were very kind and friendly. The teachers efficiently introduced us to our courses and delivered the scale of work we needed to accomplish by the end of the year. The classes offered at CVHS are challenging and deliver an experience to help students cover as much content as possible by the end of the year. Overall most of the teachers are communicative with students in and outside of the classroom, especially in STEM and social studies subjects. School activities and clubs are available for every student. I believe that some things needing improvement include sports and creating an importance to go to college while prioritizing student’s individual needs. However, the positives outweigh the negatives especially when students who are ambitious and ready to learn are in the classroom.