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Carnegie Vanguard H S

1501 TAFT, HOUSTON, TX, 77019

Top 10% School in Texas

Ranked 91 of 1979 in Texas

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About Carnegie Vanguard H S

Carver High School for Applied Technology, Engineering, and the Arts is a public magnet high school in Houston, Texas. It serves grades 9–12 and is part of the Houston Independent School District. The school has about 800 to 1,000 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 20:1, which creates a focused and career-oriented learning environment. Carver High School for Applied Technology, Engineering, and the Arts focuses on specialized programs in STEM fields, engineering, and the fine arts. The student body is made up of people from many different cultures, just like the city of Houston. The school says that about 20% of its students are good at math and 38% are good at reading and English language arts. Students can also take the SAT and get help with planning for college and their careers. For more information, go to the best high school in Texas. In general, Carver High School has a good mix of academic, technical, and artistic classes, with a focus on developing skills and getting ready for the future.

Carnegie Vanguard H S Contact Information

Address

1501 TAFT, HOUSTON, TX, 77019

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Phone

(713) 732-3690

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 76%
Reading 99%
State average proficiency is 76% in Math and 99% in Reading.
39
Full-time Teachers
21 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
824
Total Students
$66547
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 91 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Carnegie Vanguard H S

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 19.42%
Asian 32.89%
Hispanic 33.37%
Black 11.04%
Two+ Races 3.03%
Native Am. 0.12%
White
19.42%
Asian
32.89%
Hispanic
33.37%
Black
11.04%
Two+ Races
3.03%
Native Am.
0.12%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 824
54.37%
448 Female
45.63%
376 Male

Student Population

824 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

274 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Carnegie Vanguard High School in Houston is still one of the best schools in the country. Students get the best scores in national merit programs and to get into college. The school is known for being one of the best public magnet schools in the country because it has hard classes and high test scores.

FAQ

Q1. Is it hard to get into Carnegie Vanguard High School?

Ans. Yes, students have to fill out an application and go through a selection process based on their grades.

Q2. Is the school focused on teaching gifted and talented kids?

Ans. Yes, it is made just for smart and high-achieving students.

Q3. Are there chances for students to do research?

Ans. Yes, students often learn by doing research and working on projects.

Q4. Does Carnegie Vanguard High School have activities outside of school?

Ans. Yes, students can join clubs, compete, and be a part of academic groups.

Q5. What kind of school environment does the school offer?

Ans. It provides a very strict and competitive academic environment.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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