Principal
Dr. Darryl Johnson | E-mail
Phone: 215-400-7380
Fax: 215-400-7381
Student Enrollment: 900
Address:
1600 West Norris Street
Philadelphia, PA 19121
SEPTA Routes:
29 2, C, Broad Street Subway
CARVER HIGH SCHOOL
At a Glance
Mission & Approach to Learning
George Washington Carver High School of Engineering and Science is a cutting edge, innovative, and college preparatory criteria-based school for grades 7-12 serving academically talented and motivated students interested in S.T.E.A.M. (Science,Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) related career fields. We are committed to providing a rigorous curriculum with a focus in these areas, enriched by a sea of extra-curricular opportunities. Our goals are to prepare our students with the academic, and organizational 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
- Recognized by the U.S. News and World Report as one of the “Best High Schools in the U.S.” for (2012-2024)
- Middle States Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges accreditation, “Sustaining Excellence” distinction since 2020
- Featured on Fox29 (Kelly’s Classroom) for driving innovation and engagement in Math through PrismVR (Virtual Reality) 2024
- U.S. Department of Education National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, 2019
- 1 of 3 Schools to earn Accelerate Philly Award for 100% Four Year Graduation Rate
- The graduating Class of 2024;
Earned $20,462,568 million in college scholarships (56 Academic Full Rides)
Has a 95% college acceptance rate; 3% acceptance to the Armed Forces; and 2% accepted to S.T.E.A.M. Field Trade Schools - In 2024, Carver E&S Middle School students had a 100% acceptance rate to Criteria-Based High Schools
- Elite Teaching and Staff Credentials
- 11 “Lindback Teacher of the Year” award winning teachers on staff
- 80% of staff have over 10 years of experience teaching
- 90% of staff hold advanced degrees (masters/ doctorate)
- Citadel Heart of Learning Award Recipient (2024)
- February 2024 Teacher of the Month Recipient
- Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment Pathways to Graduation
- Carver HSES Annual College Day hosting 65+ colleges and universities for a fair and a college visit for all students in grades 7-10
- Qualified for National Competitions in Robotics, Engineering Design, Underwater Robotics (SeaPerch), Mock Trial, and Media Design
- 42 Afterschool Clubs & Teams, 26 Varsity, JV, and M.S. sports teams
What We Offer
Courses & Program Highlights
- Popular Academic Course Pathways:
- Bio-Medical – (Potential Careers: Nurse, Medical Doctor, Dentist, Forensic Scientist, Microbiologist, Veterinarian, Neuroscientist)
- Engineering – (Potential Careers: Mechanical Engineer; Chemical Engineer; Systems Engineer; Electrical Engineer, Aerospace Engineer; Nuclear Engineer, Biomedical Engineer; Data Scientist)
- Psychology – (Potential Careers: Psychiatrist; Educational Psychologist; Counseling/Clinical Psychologist; Therapist; School Counselor; Social Worker).
- Computer Science – (Potential Careers: Software Developer; Web Developer; Network Administrator; App Developer; Video Game Designer; IT Project Manager)
- Media/Technology; Arts – (Potential Careers: Multimedia Designer; Photographer; Content Strategist; Media Specialist; Digital Marketer; Graphic Designer)
- College & Career Pathway Options:
- Dual Enrollment Programs: Community College of Philadelphia, Thomas Jefferson University, Drexel University, St. Joseph’s University and Temple University
- Experiential STEAM Internships- (Off-Site)
- Advanced Placement Courses (12 Honors Courses and 17 AP Courses Offered):
- Biology
- Calculus AB
- Calculus BC
- Chemistry
- Chinese
- Computer Science A
- Computer Science Principles
- English Language and Composition
- English Literature and Composition
- Government and Policies
- Microeconomics
- Physics C: Mechanics
- Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism
- Psychology
- Research
- Seminar
- U.S. History
- Dual Enrollment Programs:
- Temple University
- Community College of Philadelphia
- Thomas Jefferson University
- Drexel University
- St. Joseph’s University
- Latest Additions to S.T.E.A.M. Programming:
- Science– Carver will now offer Chemistry 2 Honors, Physics Pre-AP, AP Physics C- Mechanics and AP Physics C- Electricity and Magnetism.
- Technology– Carver will receive a brand new state of the art Digital Literacy Lab. This will enhance programming for MS and HS technology electives.
- Engineering– Temple partnership will provide a New Internship Experience course for students at the College of Engineering.
- Arts– We’ve added Film History and Drama to our course catalog.
- Math– Our Latest PrismsVR innovation platform will expand to more Math and Science courses.
Extracurricular Activities
- American Sign Language Club
- Anime Club
- Art Club
- ASAP
- Asian Student Alliance
- Black Student Union
- Band
- Carver News
- Carver Recording Studio Club
- Chess Club
- Middle School Chess Club
- Dance Team
- Debate
- Drum Line
- Dungeons and Dragons
- Enginettes Dance Squad
- Ethics Bowl Club
- Garden and Greenhouse Club
- Gay Student Alliance
- Intensity Step Team
- Journalism
- Literary Club
- Media Club
- Mock Trial
- National Honor Society
- National Association Society of Black Engineers Jr
- NAVSEA Robotics Competition
- Quiz Bowl Club
- Robotics
- Middle School Robotics
- SLAM Poetry Club
- Spirit Squad
- Student Government
- Students Run Philly Style
- Stock Market Club
- Techn. Student Assoc.
- WHYY
- Yearbook
- Youth Inspiration Program
Sports
PPL Championships:
- Competitive Spirit (2013, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022)
- Boys Indoor Track (2020, 2022)
- Girls Indoor Track (2023, 2024)
- Boys Outdoor Track (2022)
- Girls Outdoor Track (2023)
- Boys Bowling (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)
PIAA District 12 Championships:
- PIAA District 12 2A Champions Girls Basketball (2011, 2012)
- PIAA District 12 2A Singles State Champion Runner Up-Boys Tennis (2024)
- PIAA District 12 3A Champions Girls Outdoor Track and Field (2024)
Division Championships:
- Boys Baseball (2022, 2023)
- Boys Bowling (2022, 2023, 2024)
- Girls Bowling (2022)
- Boys Basketball (2024)
- Girls XC (2023)
- Girls Basketball (2017, 2020)
- Penn Relays 4X400 Girls Philadelphia Public High School Champions (2022, 2023, 2024)
Varsity Sports Teams:
- Badminton
- Baseball
- Basketball- Girls and Boys
- Bowling- Girls and Boys
- Boys Lacrosse (partnered)
- Cheerleading
- Cross Country- Girls and Boys
- Football (partnered)
- Girls Flag Football;
- Soccer- Girls and Boys
- Softball
- Swimming- Girls and Boys
- Tennis- Girls and Boys
- Track and Field- Girls and Boys
- Volleyball—Girls and Boys
- Wrestling (partnered)
Partnerships
- 100 Black Men (Mentoring)
- ACE Mentoring
- Arrive Therapy (LGBTQIA+ support and counseling)
- Community College of Philadelphia
- Cornell University Bridges Program
- Outward Bound Experiences Program
- Drexel University
- Eat Right Philly (Nutrition and Wellness)
- First Robotics
- Heights Philadelphia
- Inner-Strength Foundation
- Jefferson University
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)- MITES Program
- Mindfulness Through Movement
- Monkey and The Elephant (Cafe providing support to youth involved in foster care system)
- National Association for the Society of Black Engineers (NASBE)
- Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA)
- Network of Neighbors (trauma response services)
- NJIT (New Jersey Institute of Technology)
- Peer Group Connection
- Philadelphia Financial Scholars
- Prism VR
- Project Home
- Speak Up!
- St. Joseph University
- Temple U Upward Bound
- Temple University
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- University of Pennsylvania
- West Chester University, Science of Learning Bridge Program
- Wistar Institute
- World Affairs Council
- Wright Now Counseling (group and individual counseling)
- Young Ambassador Technology Exchange
Admission Criteria
- Grades: As and Bs
- Attendance: 95%
- Standardized Test: 65th Percentile in ELA and
65th Percentile in Math