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Pittsburgh Carrick High School

Pittsburgh, PA
  • Public
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  • Grades 9-12
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  • Enrollment: 737

Overview

Pittsburgh Carrick High School
125 Parkfield Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 529-7700
Pittsburgh Carrick High School is located in Pittsburgh, PA and serves grades 9-12.It received a GreatSchool rating of 3 out of 10
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Student Diversity

Race

Percentage

Native American
0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
Hispanic
2%
Asian
3%
Two or more races
9%
Black
36%
White
51%

Reviews7 Reviews

2.0
other
Honestly, any student who wants to learn can get a great education here. Teachers respond in a timely manner to emails. Every parent has access to their child's gradebook and attendance. Those who are taught to value education and make good decisions thrive here. Getting involved in the many activities that are offered both during and after school also provide great opportunities to build character. There are many teachers there who have even graduated from Carrick. This is just my experience, but the ability to gain a good experience is available to all.
other
No matter what I do in the morning, once my daughter leaves for School, I never know if she is going or skipping. I don't want to get myself into trouble for her not going too school, my question too you is, why don't you contact me, or other parents when their kids are absent? I can not physically make her do anything, what is your suggestion? Any help would be much appreciated. Thank you kindly
other
I m a former student from back in the early forties. It was a wonderful experience! The Choir went down the hall singing Carols at Christmas. We had great, dedicated, teachers (except for a metal shop teacher who started to choke a boy for yelling too loud.) My English teacher even came in on a Saturday to tutor when I was slipping. The Boy's Coach was also a superb swimming instructor. Often behind in homework, I stayed for a lot of study halls; but, it was worth it. Alas, I would give the school 5 stars except that the Principle and home-room teacher had me suspended in the 10th grade -- for some reason that I don't know to this day. I was certainly not a trouble maker and got along well with the teachers. With my Dad overseas and my Mom was in poor health, they couldn t address the issue. .
parent
Carrick used to be a great school, but it has rocketed towards the ground. This school has taught my son nothing. The children here are out of control, and most of the teachers do not particularly care for the students' individual needs. They tend to pick favorites. There are some very good teachers in this school, but they are few, and I assure you that most of the others do not know how to teach. The children here are immediately punished as soon as a teacher 'writes them up' without a word from the student. The school is dirty, with bees often flying around the room. The kids roam the halls, and most of them do not do their work. Fights break out more often than students pass tests. The only way Carrick HS has attempted to fix all of this is with more work for the kids. I am disgusted with this school and it's methods of 'teaching'.
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