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Carver High School

Philadelphia City SD · Philadelphia County · 1600 W Norris St, Philadelphia, PA 19121.0

(215)400-7380

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10/10
#48
Rank 48 out of 625
Top 8%
English Language Arts10/10 · #23 · 96th percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #73 · 88th percentile
Science9/10 · #91 · 85th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Carver High School is one of Philadelphia's standout public schools, ranking among the top 50 in the state with particularly strong English scores that place it in the 96th percentile. Located in the 19121 zip code near North Philadelphia's Brewerytown neighborhood, it draws academically motivated students from across the city — Philadelphia's school choice system means families don't have to live right next door to attend. Families who prioritize rigorous academics and want their kids in a high-achieving public school environment, without leaving the city, will find Carver well worth a close look.

Student Demographics

237 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

African American
130 (55%)
Asian
42 (18%)
Hispanic
33 (14%)
White
18 (8%)
Multiple Races
14 (6%)
Other
1 (0%)

Key Indicators

English Learners6 (3%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged133 (56%)
Students with Disabilities13 (5%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

851
Enrollment
60.2
Teachers (FTE)
14.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Graduation Rate

99.4%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

16
AP Courses
offered
28.5%
AP Participation
of students
256
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs10/10 · #12 · 98th percentile

556 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found