Carver High School

1600 W Norris St
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 897 students in grades 7-12, Carver High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 94% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 897 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • : 94% (Top 1%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 30%)
  • 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 897 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 73% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
897 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
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School Rankings

Carver High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carver High School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#275 out of 2733 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Carver High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
58%
36%
This chart displays 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 2021-22 school year data.
94%
55%
This chart displays 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 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Carver High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
15%
5%
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Hispanic
11%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Carver High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
58%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Carver High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
9%
62%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of Carver High School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥95%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Carver High School and public school graduation rate of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Carver High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Carver High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Source: 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 #275 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 94% 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 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Carver High School?
897 students attend Carver High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Carver High School students are Black, 15% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, and 7% 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 17:1, 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 School District.
In what neighborhood is Carver High School located?
Carver High School is located in the North Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 106 other public schools located in North Philadelphia.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 897 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • : 94% (Top 1%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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