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Preschool | Grades 9-12 | Philadelphia City Sd

Carver High School is located in Philadelphia, PA and is one of 71 high schools in Philadelphia City School District. It is a magnet school that serves 706 students in grades 9-12.

Magnet schools are public schools that offer a specialized curriculum or educational philosophy, often with a specific focus or theme. Magnet schools promote student diversity because they are open to students outside the normal school district boundaries and often attract high caliber students through competitive programs.

Carver High School made AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Pennsylvania in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Carver High School's test results to learn more about school performance.

In 2011, Carver High School had 25 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Pennsylvania average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Carver High School's students and teachers. more

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1600 West Norris St, Philadelphia, PA 19121

(215) 684-5079

Philadelphia City Sd

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Students

Enrollment (2011)

Total: 706

43% 57%

Student Economic Level (2011)

In 2011, Carver High School had 100% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Pennsylvania had 38% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.

Student Ethnicity (2011)

Black

82%

Asian/Pacific Islander

Hispanic

White

Two or More Races

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Philadelphia City Sd District Spending

$10,447Per Pupil

The Philadelphia City Sd spends $10,447 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 55% on instruction, 40% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Philadelphia City Sd District

25:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2011, Carver High School had 25 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Pennsylvania average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.

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What is it?

The PSSA is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The PSSA also evaluated how well school programs enable students to master the standards.

Which Grades and Subjects?

Students are assessed in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing.

How is it Scored?

Students are rated at one of four levels: below basic, basic, proficient and advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

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98%

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83%

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TestRating
8 out of 10

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