George Washington Carver High School of Engineering and Science

ADDRESS: 1600 West Norris Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19121

PHONE: (215) 400-7380 SCHOOL TYPE: Public District Special Admit GRADES: 7-12 ENROLLMENT: 878

Fast Facts

Principal
Dr. Darryl Johnson Jr.
Phone Number
(215) 400-7380
Email
Website
Neighborhood
North Central
SEPTA Routes
BSL (Cecil B. Moore, Susquehanna-Dauphin), Bus (2, 4, 16, 39)
Preschool/Daycare

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Application Deadline
2023-10-27
Tuition
Uniform
Yes
Extended Day

Mission

Carver HSES is a magnet middle and high school for academically talented, motivated, and college-bound students interested in the sciences, mathematics, engineering, technology, and medicine.

Our goals are to prepare our students with the academic and personal skills for collegiate success and to empower our students with the social and leadership skills to be lifelong learners and productive citizens.

Points Of Pride

2019 National Blue Ribbon award winner
College bound: 100% college acceptance rate with over $17 million in scholarships by class of 2022
Rigorous academic program: 11 Honors courses; 16 Advanced Placement courses, Dual Enrollment
Academic competitions: SeaPerch Competition; ACE Design; Citywide Calculus Competition; Computer Science Fair; MESA National Engineering Design Challenge, Quizbowl
Partnerships: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, ACE Mentoring, Outward Bound, Big Brothers / Big Sisters, Youth Inspiration, Steppingstone Scholars, Philadelphia Futures, Inner Strength Education, Speak Up!, Peer Group Connection, WHYY, Squash Smarts, Ventri Community Kitchen, NASBE, 100 Black Men (Philadelphia), Temple, Penn, CCP, St. Joseph Univ., and Drexel

Admissions Policy

Potential scholars must have A's and B's in all subjects within the course of 2 years on their final report cards, score at least the 65th percentile on standardized tests, and have exemplary attendance and no negative disciplinary reports. Encouraged to submit a one-page essay detailing why you wish to attend Carver HSES.

Accreditations and Honors

2019 National Blue Ribbon award winner

2018 Top 5 School according School District of Philadelphia's School Progress Report;

2017 Peer Leader according School District of Philadelphia's School Progress Report; 2016 Peer Leader according School District of Philadelphia's School Progress Report; 2016 Accepted to National Consortium for Secondary STEM Schools; 2015 City Leader according School District of Philadelphia's School Progress Report; 2014-15 #2 ranked school based on Pennsylvania's School Performance Profile; 2013 Governor's Award for Academic Excellence; 2010 Middle States Accreditation; 2008 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence; Recognized by: US News & World Report's "Best High Schools in America" Silver Commendation, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016; 2017

Hours of Operation

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Extended Programming Details

Entrance Instructions

Main Office - 16th & Norris Student Entrance - 16th & Berks

Demographics

Grade Level	Enrollment
7th Grade	35
8th Grade	62
9th Grade	194
10th Grade	188
11th Grade	196
12th Grade	203
Total	878

Race	Percentage
American Indian or Alaskan Native	0 %
Asian	14.24 %
Black	60.82 %
Hispanic (Any Race)	10.71 %
Multi-Racial/Other	5.81 %
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.11 %
White	8.31 %

Low-Income
50%

English Learners
1.03%

Male	Female	Non-Binary
52.16%	47.84 %	%

Special Education
3.64%

Gifted Education
3.19%

Student Achievement

Last Updated: 2020-01-24

Last Updated: 2019-10-24

Raw data measures student performance on standardized tests. Not all schools take the same standardized tests. Direct comparisons between different tests should not be made.

Course Offerings

AP Courses	Electives	Certificate Programs
AP Class Biology;Ap Class Calculus AB;AP Class Calculus BC;AP Class Chemistry;AP Class Computer Science;AP Class English Literature;AP Class Environmental Science;AP Class Microeconomics;AP Class Physics B;AP Class Politics;AP Class Psychology;AP Class Statistics;AP Class US History;AP Class World History;AP Class Other	(1) Engineering Courses: Engineering Survey, Introduction to Engineering, Principles of Engineering,

CTE/Vocational Programs		Language Programs
		Chinese;Spanish

Extracurricular Activities

Arts Programs	Sports Programs	Other Sports Programs
Ceramics;Choir;Dance;Drum Line;Arts Film;Instrumental;Jazz;Orchestra;Other Instrumental;Poetry;Visual	Baseball;Basketball;Bowling;Cheerleading;Cross Country;Dance;Diving;Football;Girls Basketball;Girls Diving;Girls Indoor Track;Girls Soccer;Girls Tennis;Girls Track and Field;Girls Volleyball;Indoor Track;Soccer;Softball;Tennis;Track and Field;Volleyball	Middle School: Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, Cross Country, Track & Field

Other Activities
Chess Team; National Honor Society; National Society of Black Engineers; Student Ambassadors; Alumni Association Career Day; Robotics Team and Club; Science Fair Club; Envirothon; Anime Club; Moot Court; Debate Team; Student Government; Yearbook; Homework Zone; Band; Jazz Band; Peer Mediation; Technology Student Association; Outward Bound; Red Cross Club; Gift of Life Club; Weight Room Club; -Internship Opportunities with Army Corps of Engineers, Turner Construction, NAVSEA, Pennoni Associates, ACE Mentoring

Family Engagement

Parent Involvement	Parent Programs	Other Parent Programs
	Parents After School Volunteers;Parents Home and School Association;Parents School Advisory;Home & School Associations

STEP Wellness Team; Inner Strength Education Programming; Peer Group Connection Programming; Wellness Days; Expanded school counseling program; NHS Peer Tutoring Services; Homework Zone open every day. Freshman Seminar; Senior Seminar; College preparation and planning

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Reported Incidents	Reported Suspensions	Reported Expulsions

This data reflects the total number of incidents, suspensions, and expulsions per 100 students reported by the school to the Pennsylvania Department of Education. To view a reportable incident report for a particular public school, see the Pennsylvania Safe Schools Reports. Data for private schools are derived from similar reports submitted directly to GreatPhillySchools.