Carver High School

1600 W Norris St
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 877 students in grades 7-12, Carver High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 877 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : 93% (Top 30% in PA)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 84% (Top 5%)
  • : ≥80% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Carver High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Carver High School's student population of 877 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
877 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

Carver High School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carver High School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (PA)
#59 out of 2549 schools
(Top 5%)
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84%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Carver High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥80%
55%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Carver High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
14%
4%
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Hispanic
11%
14%
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Black
61%
14%
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White
8%
63%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.59
This chart display the diversity score of Carver High School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
93%
87%
This chart display graduation rate of Carver High School and public school graduation rate of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
2%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carver High School's ranking?
Carver High School is ranked #59 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Carver High School often compared to?
Carver High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Academy At Palumbo, Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Carver High School?
The graduation rate of Carver High School is 93%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Carver High School?
877 students attend Carver High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Carver High School students are Black, 14% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carver High School?
Carver High School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Carver High School offer ?
Carver High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Carver High School part of?
Carver High School is part of Philadelphia City SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 877 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : 93% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 84% (Top 5%)
  • : ≥80% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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