High School of Engineering & Science
Grades: 7-12
Students: 851
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher
Ratio: 20:1
Student-Counselor
Ratio: 460:1
Certified Teachers: 100%
1600 West Norris Street
Philadelphia, PA 19121
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 400-7380
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
9/10
9/10
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Academic Progress8/10
9/10
Read what parents are saying about High School of Engineering & Science
This school looks good on the outside until you go to it. Only some teachers genuinely care like Ian Doreian, Spencer Malloy, and Joesph Dougherty to name a few. They do NOT support people who need special accommodations. My 504 got violated many times to the point I needed to change schools. Most t
Posted by a community member on 5/9/2026There are no fights which is great compared to other schools including central, everyone there is friendly and social. The environment is great because the students there care about their grades and their future which sets greats examples for other students. The students there as well work with each
Posted by a student on 6/17/2025My son is a sophomore at Carver. I love it! The kids are bright and hard working, and the environment is safe and generally focused. Most teachers work hard and go the extra mile. However, there are teachers who teach the same content, lecture-style that they have taught for years. My son cares deep
Posted by a parent on 9/11/2023My daughter was attacked at this school by another student. She received 14 stitches to her head and a severe concussion. The boy was not reprimanded. We need the truth of what goes behind these doors. This isn’t a good school. My daughter’s incident wasn’t reported because they don’t want to seem l
Posted by a parent on 5/31/2023Carver is an amazing school, particularly for students interested in science and engineering. The school is in a relatively new building (for the District) on the edge of the Temple campus. The teachers are top notch and most strive to create a caring environment for the students. I feel this school
Posted by a parent on 10/29/2021Nearby Schools
Browse other schools near High School of Engineering & SciencePhiladelphia schools - High School of Engineering & Science is located at 1600 West Norris Street, Philadelphia PA 19121. High School of Engineering & Science is in the The School District of Philadelphia. High School of Engineering & Science is a Public school that serves grade levels 7-12.
