Carver Engineering and Science is a secondary school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Serving 843 students in grades 7-12, High School Of Engineering & Science ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 94% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 843 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 94% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
High School Of Engineering & Science ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
High School Of Engineering & Science's student population of 843 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 76% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
843 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Year Founded
1979
School Calendar
School Motto
Let's be Excellent. Let's be Inclusive. Let's be Carver HSES!
School Rankings
High School Of Engineering & Science ranks within the top 20% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of High School Of Engineering & Science is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#294 out of 2733 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
94%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
5%
Hispanic
12%
15%
Black
59%
14%
White
9%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is High School Of Engineering & Science's ranking?
High School Of Engineering & Science is ranked #294 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are High School Of Engineering & Science often compared to?
High School Of Engineering & Scienceis often viewed alongside schools like Academy At Palumbo by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of High School Of Engineering & Science?
The graduation rate of High School Of Engineering & Science is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend High School Of Engineering & Science?
843 students attend High School Of Engineering & Science.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of High School Of Engineering & Science students are Black, 14% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of High School Of Engineering & Science?
High School Of Engineering & Science has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does High School Of Engineering & Science offer ?
High School Of Engineering & Science offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is High School Of Engineering & Science part of?
High School Of Engineering & Science is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is High School Of Engineering & Science located?
High School Of Engineering & Science is located in the North Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 106 other public schools located in North Philadelphia.
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