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Carrick High School

  • C+
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 94 reviews
    C+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      C
    2. Diversity
      A
    3. Teachers
      B+
    4. College Prep
      C
    5. Clubs & Activities
      C
    6. Health & Safety
      C
    7. Administration
      C
    8. Sports
      B-
    9. Food
      B-
    10. Resources & Facilities
      B-
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    Carrick High School is a public school located in Pittsburgh, PA. It has 812 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 13 to 1. According to state test scores, 47% of students are at least proficient in math and 67% in reading.
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    (412) 529-7700
    125 Parkfield St
    Pittsburgh, PA 15210
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    Carrick High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    67%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    47%
    Average Graduation Rate
    82%
    Average SAT
    1040
    117 responses
    Average ACT
    23
    6 responses
    AP Enrollment
    15%
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    Living in the Area
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      B+
    2. Good for Families
      B-
    3. Housing
      B-
    Median Household Income
    $44,035
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $615
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $77,297
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    C
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    73%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.11 responses
    Poll
    45%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.11 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 31 responses
    Report
    • Talent show
      29%
    • Cross country meets
      10%
    • Pep rallies
      6%
    • Dance team competitions
      6%
    • Homecoming
      6%
    • Plays
      6%
    • Spirit Week
      6%

    Students

    Diversity
    A
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    812
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    66%
    54%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.13 responses
    46%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.13 responses
    69%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.13 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    13:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $74,485
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    9.9%
    69%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.16 responses
    69%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.16 responses
    31%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.16 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    C
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Average
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Average
    Expenses Per Student
    $24,195/ year
    National
    $12,239
    50%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.14 responses
    21%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.14 responses
    7%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.14 responses
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    The teachers are fantastic! The halls are too crowded, but I really like it here. We have a horrible reputation for violence and drugs, but in all honesty, my experience has been really pleasant. We're just based out of a bad neighborhood. The staff really cares about us and about our education: they want us to be successful and happy. We don't deserve all the flak we get.
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    Carrick high school is what you make of it. There are teachers there that will impact your life more than you will know and there are teachers that are there just for their check. If you’re lucky enough to enquire one of those teachers who will do anything to see you succeed you can not take that for granted. When I attended carrick high school 50% of the teachers I had truly cared about me and made my experience overall better than what it would have been like if I was just consumed by the negative energy of other students. Many people that speak of carrick will say poor things of this school and, personally, I believe it’s mostly the students that attend there that makes the school less bearable to other students due to the fact that they just don’t care about their education or anyone else in there. Essentially any high school has their ups and downs but if you want a good experience and you put yourself out there you will get it if it’s at carrick or not.
    My personal experience at Carrick high school has been rather pleasant. Granted my school has a terrible rep, there is a handful of students who steer away from those stereotypes and make good decisions. My friend group and I fall into that category. The same can be said for certain teachers, whom display compassion and interest among the students they teach. I am one of the fortunate students who partake in these teachers classes, and due to the hospitality they provide, my high school career has been rather enjoyable.