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Magnet School
Philadelphia City School District

Carver High School

#9 in Best Magnet High Schools in Pennsylvania
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • Public, Magnet
  • 7-12
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 289 reviews
B+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    B
  2. Diversity
    A-
  3. Teachers
    A-
  4. College Prep
    B-
  5. Clubs & Activities
    B+
  6. Health & Safety
    A+
  7. Administration
    A+
  8. Sports
    B+
  9. Food
    A
  10. Resources & Facilities
    B
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Carver High School is an above average, public, magnet school located in Philadelphia, PA. It has 900 students in grades 7-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 21 to 1. According to state test scores, 73% of students are at least proficient in math and 91% in reading.
Address
1600 W Norris St
Philadelphia, PA 19121
Telephone
(215) 684-5079
Website
phila.k12.pa.us

Carver High School Rankings

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
91%
Percent Proficient - Math
73%
Average Graduation Rate
95%
Average SAT
1070
241 responses
Average ACT
22
21 responses
AP Enrollment
26%
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Living in the Area
B
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Cost of Living
    C+
  2. Good for Families
    B-
  3. Housing
    C-
Area Feel
Urban
Median Household Income
$40,649
National
$55,322
Median Rent
$970
National
$949
Median Home Value
$151,500
National
$184,700

Culture & Safety

Health & Safety
A+
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
88%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.26 responses
Poll
96%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.26 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 74 responses
Report
  • I would say the basketball and volleyball games.
    28%
  • Basketball and track
    16%
  • Soccer, Tennis, Chess, America Red Cross Club
    12%
  • Robotics
    12%
  • Spiritfest
    7%
  • Baseball and Chess
    7%
  • ACE Mentor Program
    5%

Students

Diversity
A-
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
900
Free or Reduced Lunch
100%
94%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.34 responses
82%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.34 responses
85%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.34 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$63,512
Teachers in First/Second Year
7.7%
79%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.53 responses
81%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.53 responses
81%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.53 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
B+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
Expenses Per Student
$19,916/ year
National
$12,239
88%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.52 responses
54%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.52 responses
75%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.52 responses
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The teachers are nice and understanding. They really care about your learning and improving as a student and they want you to succeed. The counselors are always helpful and very resourceful! The staff as a whole are nice. The lunch, I believe, is about average. Most of the meals are enjoyable. There is a wide range of clubs and sports at this school. The academics are difficult for sure, but the teachers are always there to help and push you to do better. Overall this school is great, especially if you are interested in a STEM career. There are many opportunities to be involved in anything STEM at this school.
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I currently attend George Washington Carver High School of Engineering and Scoence and am in the 10th grade. During my freshman year, I was expecting a dramatic difference from middle school, along with being in another school. This school made that transition feel smooth, and welcoming. The teachers are focused genuinely on our success and preparation for College. They show this by staying after school for extra tutoring, supporting us as students with inspirational conversations and constant reassurance that we can achieve. The curriculum challenges our limits and knowledge but only makes us more knowledgeable. In my opinion this has been one of the best decisions I have made in my life!
George Washington Carver High School of Engineering and Science is a magnet, college prep high school located on Temple campus in Philadelphia. This school offers advanced classes for everyone which are based off of college courses themselves. Engineering and science are two extremely important fields that lack in African American workers. E&S opens up these studies to young scholars with STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) fussed classes and programs. The high expectations, dedicated teachers, and students makes my school listed as one of the best in Philadelphia and keeps our successful reputation alive.