There are 340 public schools, 244 private schools, and 89 charter schools within the city limits of
Philadelphia, but the quality of the education provided by these schools varies widely.
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George Washington Carver High School of Engineering and Science, commonly known as Carver High School, is one of the highest ranking schools in the Philadelphia School District. The school earned a silver medal in 2015 from “U.S. News and World Report” for being one of the best high schools with an academic score of 90.6, just .2 points lower than the best high school in Philadelphia.
The school boasts a 100% graduation rate, and an incredible 100% college admissions rate. The academic curriculum is very challenging for all students, but advanced students can earn college credits by taking any of the 15 AP courses available. Qualified students may also take part in Carver’s BioMed Program or its Pennsylvania Certified Pre-Engineering CTE Program.
Carver High School offers much more than superior academics. Students can play on one of the 18 varsity or junior varsity sports teams or take part in the 26 extracurricular activities and clubs. Whether a student’s interests lay in basketball, science, or even boat building, there is an activity where she can excel and become a part of the school community.
What Parents Are Saying
"This school provided my son with an excellent education. The leadership at this school is excellent from students, teachers[,] office staff[,] and [the] principal. Your child will be very prepared for college after graduation."
"Everybody knows [the students] and teachers care about [their] education. I love how this high school [focuses] on getting students [into] college. I think [Carver High School] should be considered [as] one of the best high schools in Philadelphia."
"The building is nicely kept [...] [The school has many] student clubs, and it is not too difficult to start a new one if you have teacher and peer support."
"[Carver has] a great instructional program, [a] high-tech library, and nurturing teachers!"
"In addition to the variety of STEM-based academic offerings, such as the engineering, computer science, environmental science, psychology, and bio-medical programs, there are other courses, such as AP English and various social studies classes, [which] help to round out [the] students' [education]."
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