Carver High School

Carver High School

Public High School | Grade 7-12
1600 W Norris St,  Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia City School District
4.0
4.4
897 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1150
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
58%
Reading Proficiency
94%
Average GPA
3.45
Graduation Rate
93%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B+
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B+
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.45
Reading Proficiency
94%
Math Proficiency
58%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
52
Full Time Teachers
52
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1150
Math
580
Verbal
570
Average ACT
20
Math
20
English
20
Reading
20
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
18.5%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
16.9%
State Average
15.6%
Science
34.5%
State Average
29.5%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
460:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.6%
Female
48.4%
Black
58.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
15.4%
Hispanic
11.4%
White
8.6%
Two or more races
6.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings

#5 Niche Standout HS in Pennsylvania
#7 Best Magnet HS in Pennsylvania
#34 Best Public HS Teachers in Pennsylvania
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Temple University 359 Students
Drexel University 302 Students
Penn State 217 Students
University of Pennsylvania 172 Students
University of Pittsburgh 156 Students
Howard University 111 Students
West Chester University of Pennsylvania 103 Students
Commonwealth University - Bloomsburg 80 Students
Carnegie Mellon University 79 Students
Hampton University 75 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Computer Science 91 Students
Biology 82 Students
Business 81 Students
Psychology 69 Students
Nursing 64 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 52 Students
Engineering 35 Students
Chemistry 29 Students
Mechanical Engineering 26 Students
Computer Software Engineering 25 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 305 Reviews
3.0 Senior
1/2/2024
I have been apart of this community since middle school, and back then it was the best time of my schooling. As of recently, there have been some major issues and changes that have made me extremely ready to leave and not have to worry about being under the administration there.
4.0 Sophomore
6/17/2022
I like the environment and the staff members. They are very considerate of the students and make sure we have an enjoyable time in class. We also have many school wide events and fun activities to keep the students motivated.
4.0 Senior
2/17/2022
One thing that I like about Carver is how much many of the teachers care about if you are actually learning and understanding the material.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.4 12 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/11/2023
My son is a sophomore at Carver. I love it! The kids are bright and hard working, and the environment is safe and generally focused. Most teachers work hard and go the extra mile. However, there are teachers who teach the same content, lecture-style that they have taught for years. My son cares deep...
1.0 parent
5/31/2023
My daughter was attacked at this school by another student. She received 14 stitches to her head and a severe concussion. The boy was not reprimanded. We need the truth of what goes behind these doors. This isn’t a good school. My daughter’s incident wasn’t reported because they don’t want to seem l...
5.0 parent
10/29/2021
Carver is an amazing school, particularly for students interested in science and engineering. The school is in a relatively new building (for the District) on the edge of the Temple campus. The teachers are top notch and most strive to create a caring environment for the students. I feel this school...
5.0 parent
10/26/2019
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