Carver High School vs. Academy At Palumbo
Should I attend Carver High School or Academy At Palumbo? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Carver High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Academy At Palumbo ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
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).
Serving 1,117 students in grades 9-12, Academy At Palumbo ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 41:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
7-12
9-12
Total Students
877 students
1,117 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
42% | 58%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
41:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#59 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
n/a
n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
≥95%
Graduation Rate
93%
97%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
35
-
Grade 8 Students
61
-
Grade 9 Students
194
282
Grade 10 Students
188
246
Grade 11 Students
196
254
Grade 12 Students
203
335
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
14%
36%
% Hispanic
11%
11%
% Black
61%
34%
% White
8%
15%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.73
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%