Carnegie Vanguard High School

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Do not go here unless you want to ruin your high school experience. Very test driven environment where students do not care about or talk about anything else but their grades and scores. Small handful of decent teachers with few good teachers, the rest of the teachers are terrible. They expect students to have prior knowledge of the material and therefore provide minimal instruction. This approach stems from a toxic and negative school environment that pushes students to rely heavily on self-study. Teachers are aware of this and, as a result, often reduce their teaching efforts, assuming students will compensate for the lack of guidance. There are close to zero sports, only club sports which are not even competitive. The staff of the school is extremely inconsiderate of student life and workload, and the front desk ladies are always in a bad mood and disrespectful. Student life is awful, with almost no free time for other activities, and work life balance is mentally draining. While the school itself was safe, the neighborhood right behind it was not. There were multiple times we went on lockdown due to shootings in the area and other police activity in the Fourth Ward area. Please do not listen to any of the other positive reviews, those are just parents who have never experienced this hell. Save your kids and send them somewhere else.

Posted: January 15, 2021

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Freshman year was tough especially the first semester, now I’ve gotten a hold of my time management. I really like my teachers and the overall vibe and energy at Carnegie. I have found my peers to be supportive and everyone sort of pushes each other to succeed. I feel challenged and feel like my teachers truly care. I’m thankful that I was able to earn a seat here- it is an amazing school!

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Posted: October 23, 2019

This is a good school, but a few issues have to be addressed that need to be corrected. There should be more scrutiny of students especially during their free times in the hallways and in the empty classrooms and in the theatre as well, at times like at lunch times. Teenagers will be attracted to each other, no matter the level of studies that they undergo, they need to be watched more closely, especially those in relationships.

Posted: October 23, 2019

The homework given at this school is quite much, keeps the students busy most of the evenings and the weekend as well, must meet the deadlines for projects as well, great preparation for college work.

Posted: October 23, 2019

The teachers are okay, give the students the freedom to perform.

Posted: October 23, 2019

Students develop qualities that they need for college and life in general.

Posted: October 23, 2019

The principal does a great job of steering the school in the right direction.

Posted: October 23, 2019

I do not have knowledge whether students with learning differences are supported in this school.

Posted: October 23, 2019

This school does not deal with bullying effectively. One of the secretaries in the office has a tendency of talking bad to parents about absence of their children. She has continued with habit, bullying parents and making them inferior and she continues hurtling insults each and everyday. Nothing has been done about it, having been in this school for like 3 years.

Posted: February 1, 2019

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Posted: February 1, 2019

this school sucks. if you applied here, change your application before it’s too late. everyone will try and convince you to apply by telling you how great the education is and how much it prepares you for college but the truth is if you go to carnegie, you won’t even make it to college. it’s impossible to stand out here. everywhere you look there will always be someone better than you, and you’ll feel like a failure for getting an 85. i haven’t slept more than 5 hours a day since i started in september. i’m not kidding. this school will literally destroy you and your mental health. putting students through so much at only 13 should be a crime. my mental state is in shambles that i break down in class once a week. all the good reviews you see on here are all from parents who don’t go here and don’t know what it’s like. don’t judge a book by its cover because on the surface, carnegie looks like an amazing school with great diversity and extracurriculars but it’s all a lie. forget wanting to join a club or sport to make you stand out. you won’t have time. you might get and hour and a half lunch but you have to spend the entire time doing homework if you even want to get a 70 average because most teachers here don’t even accept late work. students don’t get any kind of support from anywhere and the teachers don’t even teach. every kid i know has resorted to cheating at least once because it is just that hard. this school is literal hell. carnegie makes lamar look like heaven. this school has made me suicidal. any parents reading this, colleges don’t care what high school your child went to because they get applications from all over the country. they just want a well rounded student. so please, if you want them to be happy, don’t send them here. if you want them to sleep, make friends, have a life at all, do not send them here. it took me a week at carnegie to forget any dream i had for my future. i don’t even want to go to college anymore. carnegie is that bad. it’s ruined me so much that i don’t even want to wake up in the morning. since coming here, i’ve become truant. i physically don’t want to go here. and i can assure you, almost every student feels the same. that’s why carnegie is so small. most students end up dropping out after the first semester. if you’re looking for a sign, this is it. do not send your child here.

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Posted: December 12, 2018

Posted: December 12, 2018

Overall, I love this school! Its one of the best schools in the US and it has everything you would want to see in a great school. If you decide to go here, keep in mind that the homework load is to the extremes and work in general is very very hard. You have to learn a lot by your self but if you are ok with those conditions, then this school is a great and a very good choice.

Posted: December 12, 2018

In this school, the teachers give a lot of homework and students have to stay up too late to finish it. If they don't, then their grades will reflect that and some of the teachers don't even accept late homework and assignments.

Posted: December 12, 2018

The teachers are very nice and have a good way or approching the class. They try to make the class fun and do different things to make the class interesting and the teacher are always cheerful .

Posted: December 12, 2018

Because it makes the students really ready for college but can also make students grumpy, and angry.

Posted: December 12, 2018

There is not really any leadership taught in this school.

Posted: December 12, 2018

Posted: November 14, 2018

There's a huge cheating problem, but it's a very liberal environment. Few problems with racism or homophobia.

Posted: November 14, 2018

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Honestly? I was miserable. I am a good student, I love learning, but this school made me not want to go to college. I ended up having to take a gap year to recover from all the pressure. I'm in college now- my first choice school- and having a great time. But it's not because of Carnegie. Here, I don't fantasize about screaming at the top of my lungs and walking out the door because I'm exhausted and stressed out and there's not point to what we're learning.
They say Carnegie prepares you for college but it doesn't. I have written more essays in two months at school than I did in four years at Carnegie. AP credits are necessary for getting into top universities but most of those universities don't take them. Also, Carnegie teaches to the test, so it's not a college level course, it's just a lot of really hard multiple choice practice tests.
I will say that there IS a certain kind of student that Carnegie works for- my best friend had a great time there- but just because your kid is smart it doesn't mean they'll do well in a high stakes environment with few creative opportunities and little free time.

Posted: November 14, 2018

There is too much. If you want to get into college you HAVE to do a bunch of extracurriculars and have stellar grades, but at Carnegie you do that at the price of sleep. I used to sleep only 4 or 5 hours a night and often fell asleep in class.

Posted: November 14, 2018

Some are great. Some are just high school teachers. Some give you a worksheet and play buzzfeed quizzes on their computer.

Posted: September 18, 2018

so far so good ........ ...... .....

Posted: September 18, 2018

Met a number of them .... ...

Posted: September 18, 2018

The Fish camp showed how they are there to support and care about each other ...

Posted: September 18, 2018

Can see it in the students and the P and VP

Posted: September 18, 2018

They have the 504 ---- Mr Frau

Posted: September 18, 2018

Big topic and awareness ... not going to have it here

Posted: September 18, 2018

I have a daughter that just started as a freshman .. I have read most of the reviews below - I was careful about placing my daughter in this school / I did my homework & talked to a number of friends or clients who had kids which have graduated from CVHS. The common thread in their comments have been that their kids are at college and their kids say how easy college is after attending CVHS - I would prefer to have my daughter struggle and learn to adapt to challenges while she is under my roof instead of some where else - I can support and coach and help her get what she needs now to meet these challenges - later when she is not under my roof she'll knows how to handle herself out in the world. I read alot of comments about busy work given by the teacher ..work the teacher did not check.. Did any of the past commentators consider that they were being treated as adults with the understanding that you are at a great school and you are an intelligent young person and you should be responsible enough to do the work without having to be checked ? In the real world when you do things at your job or collage- there wont be someone there to ring a bell for you on every project you complete .Your parents wont be there to say "thats great!" ... and any of this "busy" work....did you not grow ? or learn something ? the work was for your benefit .... In collage you will have to be working on your own - looking things up on the internet .... U Tube and doing some self teaching because when your sitting in an auditorium at college with 300 other students....the teacher/Professor will not have the time to answer questions or give you individual attention .... so all this self teaching busy work is preparing you for what is coming.... IN THE BIG WORLD ! So take notice of what will come once your out of your parents protective care- it will be up to you to get your education- self manage your time and you will be ready for those sleepless nights thanks to your experience at CVHS-

Posted: September 14, 2017

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CVHS has no respect for any individual student. The staff place emphasis solely about grades and couldn't care less about a student's wellbeing. The environment is so competitive as to be toxic; this school represents everything wrong with the American education system.

Posted: February 25, 2017

I'm a sophomore at Carnegie and honestly I've never been more bittersweet. Yes, this was one of my top three high schools to choose from, but no, it was not my first. While I adore the school and love the environment (most of it at least) there are quite a few things that could be changed. For starters, it's a very socially noninclusive student body. If you don't fit a standard, don't expect to gain friends. It's that simple. The amount of homework is unbelievable, and much of it can be considered busy work as the teachers don't really look through it; they just assign a 100 if they see your name in the pile. There is a rampant cheating problem. Seriously, it's terrible. Terrible to the point of where the teachers know but are almost always unable to do things about it because it is just. That. Bad. Some of the newer teachers are (in my opinion) not very good at teaching and often lead you to have to teach yourself. Which sucks, on a student standpoint at least. Well, that's enough about the cons. Let's speak some pros shall we? The student body is almost always supportive, you'll always find someone as sleep deprived or anxiety ridden as you are. Literally always, because everyone is sleep deprived and anxiety ridden (see the busy work section of this review). Some teachers are supportive and the counselors are actually helpful with things. Much of the administration cares about the student's health and well-being and if they see someone struggling they won't hesitate to do as much as they possibly can to fix the issue. All of this being said, Carnegie is a great school if you can survive with a maximum of 3-4 hours of sleep a day and are fully capable of teaching yourself just about everything when it comes to certain classes, if not, I suggest you continue looking. Ratings this high don't come from nothing, after all.

Posted: June 13, 2016

I recently graduated in the top quartile of my class, distinguished achievement, and I will be attending my first choice university in the fall. In the course of four years, I have had three phenomenal teachers during my time at Carnegie, teachers that embodied the spirit of hard work and integrity, and I grew a lot under their instruction. I learned how to manage my time and how to calculate my strengths and weaknesses as well as the limit of my endurance on minimal hours of sleep. These are skills that I am grateful to have developed at Carnegie. That being said, I did not enjoy my time there. Arguably, high school is unenjoyable for the majority of teenagers, but there are a variety of problems I observed and experienced while I was there. First, there has been a lot of turnover in the teaching staff. In most of my classes, I had to teach myself though internet sources and YouTube videos. Second, there is a rampant cheating problem. One person had been suspended for cheating and yet there was no consequence to their GPA so they nevertheless graduated in the top 15%. Third, Carnegie is not a neutral field. It is expected of public schools that they avoid topics of religion and ideology. Carnegie is an extremely Progressive school. There is nothing wrong with this when balanced with other views and when not directly broadcast in classrooms, but Carnegie felt very much like an incubator for extreme Left wing Liberals. It was not an environment that supported differing views, and teachers did not make an effort to maintain a neutral position in class. Finally, students are almost always in a state of stress. There is little support or relief provided by administration to help cope with the stress and expectations placed on students. Many of my classmates suffered bouts of depression or anxiety attacks. Into senior year, people left the school; out of 225 entering freshman, only 148 students graduated.

Posted: June 13, 2016

No because there's no punishment for cheating. There were several known cheaters that were able to graduate even after being caught or reported. One person was suspended for cheating in junior year and yet they graduated in the top 15% of the class.

Posted: June 13, 2016

Some teachers are phenomenal, but the majority of the good ones retired. A lot of them aren't that great and you learn how to self teach fairly quickly. There's a difference in studying and learning the material from scratch by yourself or with a tutor.

Posted: June 13, 2016

There's too much useless work. Plenty of the work is worthwhile and you definitely need it to practice and learn. However, when it isn't checked for accuracy and is just another meaningless grade in the book, it isn't worth much. A lot of busy work is given out in class and for homework, rather than assignments that genuinely are useful for students.

Posted: September 24, 2015

The focus on the learning and critical thinking process and very small class size teaches students to own their work and really get to know their teachers. No one in this school will skate through unnoticed. Because of that, for a student to be successful, they must find their own distinct voice. That voice will become unmistakably theirs which absolutely encourages honesty and integrity.

As for fairness, the way they encourage tolerance can only lead to fairness among students. The environment makes it "uncool" to be intolerant of differences. When it comes to teachers, I have seen nothing that would indicate any unfairness or favoritism. Every student in this school is identified as gifted & talented so the spectrum of intellectual ability is smaller that most other public schools. They know each of these students is here because they are smart and ready to learn.

Posted: September 24, 2015

The commitment level of the teachers at CVHS is amazing! They make themselves available before and after school as well as during lunch to help anyone. Our daughter hasn't had a teacher yet who she didn't feel genuinely cared about how well she understands the work, not just being able to memorize and recite.

Posted: September 24, 2015

I have trouble answering this question. My daughter has 3-6 hours of homework per night. But we expected that. It is an academic college prep focused high school. And she is a perfectionist, so she's not quick. She's really good, but definitely not fast when it comes to homework. If you are prepared for that much homework, you won't be bothered by it. But if you aren't, you would definitely say there is too much. We were prepared.

Posted: September 24, 2015

My daughter attends CVHS and we are incredibly happy with it! It a phenomenal school! If your child doesn't thrive in a rigorous, intellectual, philosophical environment, this isn't the school for them. In many classes, they are challenged to look for the grey areas, not just the black and white. They are taught to research and form their own opinions rather than just memorize answers. There is plenty of memorization too, but definitely more emphasis on critical thinking that I expected from a high school. It is much more of a college atmosphere than I expected. There are dozens of clubs and organizations to join. If your student wants a heavy sports emphasis, again this isn't the school for them. There are sports, they have a good baseball team, decent volleyball team, etc. But they aren't going to be in contention for a state championship in sports...debate or robotics maybe, not sports. One more thing, they foster tolerance (race, religion, sexual orientation, etc.) and have created an environment where it's cool to be smart and contrarian. If your student is LGBT, a student of color, from another country, etc. I think you will find that the only thing that rules the school is respect and tolerance for difference. There is no majority at CVHS.

The education that our daughter is receiving is as good as ANY private high school education she could hope for and it's free...and she attended private school in another city so we actually have some point of reference. It is very difficult to get in, but completely worth it! We couldn't be happier with her choice! If you want your child to attend CVHS, make sure they focus on middle school grades, AP classes and standardized test performance. It is 100% gifted & talented identified students, so getting them started in middle school is important.

Posted: April 29, 2015

There are so many positive things to say about CVHS. However, after 3 years at CVHS ive noticed an issue that has to be pointed out. Just like a great receptionist with a business, hotel or any institution that deals with the public, can make or break an image, the same holds true for CVHS. I have personally experienced and observed the significant gap in the reputation of the school and the attitudes and conduct of the front office staff. some intensive customer service training is desperately needed. Rarely do I get a smile when i walk into the front office. Its all very operational with rules and policies and such. The school administration as a whole fails to realize the impact the front office staff has on the schools image. I cannot begin to count the times I have walked away from the front office scratching my head wondering how this continues to persist. In my opinion, the front staff needs a big shift in perspective in viewing the students, parents and community as their customer.

Posted: September 19, 2014

All the people who give carnegie negative reviews just didn't work hard enough. I'm a freshman and although the workload is a lot everyone is so supportive and I've never been happier. If you are willing to work hard then carnegie is perfect for you. But if you are lazy and have a bad attitude then you're the problem, not the school. Carnegie give students amazing opportunities that you can't get elsewhere. Wonder why the ratings are so high? Wonder why every single student that goes to Carnegie goes to college? Because the school is phenomenal. I wouldn't want to go to any other high school.

Posted: May 5, 2014

That "deep as an ocean" determination ended my life. I suggest you don't speak from your point of view. I did strive, you just don't know my story ..... Everyone of those kids that go to Carnegie do not want to fail their parents. "Carnegie is not for every kid." What an excuse! Any school can be challenging, or even the SAME as CVHS. A slot from another child being taken? That slot gets filled up and emptied every year. While I was there my teacher told the whole class that what cvhs promises is not true, over here at Lamar I get an IB dipolma. What is your child getting at CVHS? Over here, I'm getting offered to go to Harvard & other great colleges for free just because of my grades now. What does CVHS offer? You didn't think I didn't strive to do my very best? I did! You don't think I don't suffer?! Be a student for a year over there, and you will see what I'm talking about. Please don't refer to my review again. Thank you for your good luck. Good luck to your child at Carnege, and I really mean it. If he or she is still there - WOW - and I'm serious, good luck. After all these are JUST opinions, so....

Posted: May 1, 2014

Carnegie Vanguard is a challenging learning institution. It is not a place for those who lack 'deep as an ocean' determination. I feel very little compassion for the student who posted that CVHS is the worse school they ever attended. Sounds like sour grapes to me. The attitude reflected in your harsh and inaccurate assessment of Carnegie confirms that you did not belong there in the first place. Carnegie is not for every student. It is great that you are happy at Lamar. I too wish you'd gone there first instead of taking a slot away from another child who perhaps would have done better with the Carnegie experience than yourself. No matter where you are young lady, always strive to do your best. If you do that, than the establishment through which you are trying to matriculate will be irrelevant. It's your character and committment that will see you through and it is the same attributes that will see the current Carnegie students through as well. Good luck to you. Sincerely, A proud and pleased Parent of a CVHS sophomore

Posted: April 23, 2014

This has been the WORSE school that I ever attended in my life. NOT RECOMMENDED AT ALL!!!!!! While I was there, I had no social life at all, got really sick & had a medical condition, the teachers never believed me when I was sick, I couldn't walk, & they made me use the stairs. I would sleep 'till 3 A.M, you may not see it now, but wait until your kid comes home crying about hw & projects, I cried so many times. The teachers do not, AT ALL, motivate the kids. Some of these teachers, especially 9th/10th grade teachers are SASSY! I had problems w/ 2 of them. It only took for them to say something & the rest of the staff hated me. LIFE WAS IMPOSSIBLE AT CVHS! I would rate this school a ZERO if I could. I'm at Lamar now & I can say LAMAR IS SO MUCH BETTER THAN ANY SCHOOL. What I would give to start freshman year again, but in Lamar. CVHS is horrible, the staff are ughhhh, & the main man there ... oh god. Please parents, don't be influenced by the rankings, I am a student who is telling you the truth about CVHS. If you don't believe me, see for yourself when your kid enters that school. You have no social life or time for anything, not even sleep. Friends are what motivates you.

Posted: August 7, 2013

I am a recent graduate of CVHS and I recommend it with some reservations. The curriculum is constructed in order to expose students to new perspectives and students leave more knowledgeable and articulate than they were when they arrived (but this is no thanks to the Science & Math departments). Instead of finding better ways to teach students who are struggling in science and math, the school relies on remedial programs like Grad Lab & Math Models to help the students graduate. That said, the demographic composition of the more advanced classes (i.e. AP Calculus AB & BC and AP Physics C) exemplify the racial achievement gap which exists at every grade level. CVHS is a haven for very specific students and if you don t like it or are unable to stay afloat academically, you should transfer. In fact, if after your 1st semester you fail 2+ classes, it s in your best interest to transfer. Honestly, I am satisfied with the time that I spent at Carnegie and the lessons I learned while I was there. Although the school may not have the most virtuous student body (there s an abject cheating problem), students tend to leave more socially responsible and willing to serve their community.

Posted: July 27, 2013

As a recent Carnegie (CVHS) grad, I believe it s an excellent school, and the small student body is a plus! Carnegie creates an environment for students to excel academically and allows those who are not as socially successful to find their niche. I felt that most of my teachers at CVHS weren t very good. The Math and Science departments are lacking, and many CVHS students struggle to pass these classes with minimal assistance from their teachers. However, the English and Social Studies departments at CVHS are very strong. While students should be mature enough to advocate for themselves, the school doesn t do enough to assist struggling students (who tend to be less privileged), hence its high attrition rate. Many students find the workload stressful and unmanageable. Thus, the spirit of academic dishonesty thrives at CVHS, and the administration needs to do more to address cheating. CVHS has numerous extracurricular offerings, including a wonderful theater program, but I wish the administration was more supportive of these activities. Most students do not come to CVHS expecting athletic expertise, but our soccer and Varsity volleyball teams are skilled in their leagues.

Posted: July 5, 2013

Do not rest on the on top ranked schools reports. Yes, bright kids go to Carnegie, but are they encouraged to be positive people or negative, over thinking, non-social kids who really do not understand what this life and world is about? Be wary of this situation. Your child will be attending this school more hours than you can see and influence them - each day of the week. Too bad this school cannot fuel a more positive thinking environment, if they did, it could be a school with excellent output. Look at which colleges actually recruit here, you may be disappointed considering the hype. When you tour the school, stop and talk to a student or three and see what type of attitude they have. In this world of so much negative thinking, it would be nice to see more of a positive attitude. In our experience, Carnegie administration and staff does not embody much positive thinking or positive teaching. We rate the school one star because it does not live up to expectation in a number of ways.

Posted: July 3, 2013

Solid academics, extremely liberal. Not well rounded. Students work hard but extracurricular opportunities are very limited and not encouraged. If you are looking to help develop a well rounded student that will have a solid college application with academics and all of the outside important activities that build a teen into a mature and responsible, contributing young adult, this may not be the school for you. Consider these things carefully. There are a lot of things on paper but not action regarding opportunities to build the entire person. Houston has many great public and private high schools, carefully consider a number of them ESPECIALLY if your child is exceptionally bright. There is a negative side to everything of course. Just consider the entire package - if your child is not eager to become involved, this school will not encourage it. But they do allow the student to feel that it will all work out because they attend "Carnegie". Not true. Speak to college recruiters to get a real understanding of what they expect. And then work with your student carefully from there. Good luck- High School can be a great journey - keep it that way!

Posted: May 27, 2013

As a graduating senior, I feel that i should leave a review for any future rhinos that are considering this school. As a person that cares about the well being of others, I'd like to warn you of the dangers first. If you don't like doing homework,don't like reading long textbook chapters in your "free time", and like being considered an intelligent person, DO NOT consider Carnegie. At this school, there WILL be someone that is smarter than you. You can and will work yourself to the point of tears at least once a month if you stay all four years. But you will not suffer alone. That's what makes Carnegie different. Every other student understands your pain. They are right there with you, staying up all night finishing a research paper due in the morning and sleeping next to you in class the next day. I can honestly say that without the love and support of my brothers and sisters, I would have died of a stress induced heart attack years ago, but just like a struggling family, my fellow Carnegeeks picked me up, bandaged my broken pride, and forced me to walk on with them. And even now as I type this review, I cannot help but cry.I will always love my Carnegie family. Carnegeek 4 Life!

Posted: May 20, 2013

There are many factors to be consider a good high shcool. CVHS is a great shcool. But, one importmant factor, is, what kind of colleges are open to CVHS seniors? Are those senior really qualified for GT? Seems for me that not many students are accepted to top collages. To qualified for GT HS, we need to consider the college admission. Thanks for the great job from CVHS administration. We are hoping teachers and administrative will do better. Thanks CVHS!

Posted: May 1, 2013

Carnegie Vanguard high school is one of the best schools in Houston. The kids are more accepting and less cliquey than most high schools, the new facility is fantastic and modern while being open and eco-friendly as well. The extra curricular programs though limited athletically excel in their area, the theater department is fantastic and excellent as well as quite professional and the sports teams do well (especially considering the small student body) the teachers are over-all accommodating and will do their very best to aid the students and will honestly care for and remember each individual in their classrooms. The workload is great the stress high and the curriculum difficult put if one puts in the effort and dedication they may enjoy an enriched school life with a social life as well and will leave Carnegie with a glowing resume and experience that will prove especially useful in college. It is an amazing school that is just the right amount of quirky and will make you fall in love. It is a family in a sense for the students that attend , and is one of the best high schools in the nation.

Posted: February 16, 2013

Making me attend Carnegie was probably the worse decision my parents imposed. They based their decision on the local and national rankings and ignored the lifestyle they were condemning me to. I never wanted to go there; and to this day, as a Carnegie senior, I still think it is the worse experienced of my life. But what is more alarming is that things are getting worse. With the new innovative campus, there is an overflow of applications of students who care only about the appearances. The admitting process is a lottery system whose only requirement is that the applicants is categorized as Gifted and Talented. There are many people who, in my opinion, should have never been allowed. Incoming students are rude and arrogant and have no sense of respect towards their teachers. Carnegie has consumed all of my social life. I see myself stressed over schoolwork everyday, wanting to just run away from my miserable life. I have no friends outside from the few I have at school. Activities are very disorganized and the school organizations/clubs are just a mirror of Carnegie's deplorable student body. Please choose your school wisely.

Posted: January 12, 2013

I'm a sophomore at CVHS and I do love it there. However that feeling is somewhat lessening. The school's brilliance comes from the students and community itself. Where I will say the school is deserving of its status, that status is not due to the school itself, but the tenacity of the students and a handful of amazing teachers. The community at CVHS is amazing. The students are all very helpful and collaborative. The academic competition present in most schools is not present at Carnegie. The clubs created by the kids, and the intellectual society made by them is what really makes the school amazing. However, much of the staff detracts from the possible greatness of the school. Many teachers who are incapable or are unhelpful to the students are not urged to be better. In a school that has ranked in the top 10 schools in the nation, I am very disappointed by the quality of many classes. Teachers are uncompromising and many seem like they don't even want to be there, leaving the students to have to go and learn by themselves and the administration does little or nothing to resolve problems with teachers or other students.

Posted: December 14, 2012

I'm a senior at Carnegie and it's the worst place in the world. Some of the teachers are good, but too many are self entitled and unhelpful to the kids who are having a harder time. The office workers are rude and the grown-ups that monitor everyone are useless, petty and are just so ridiculous about the dumbest things. The workload is stressful and awful. There's also nothing to do. No serious sports, no music programs, and the clubs are a joke. You can't even go off campus for lunch, even although the new neighborhood is nice. It's like a prison. But the absolute worst part of Carnegie is the students. The majority of them are pretentious, intellectual snobs with zero social skills. Everyone else is just angry at the world and who would blame them? The new campus is pretty I guess, but that's it. It's all looks but no substance. DO NOT GO HERE. I've never been so miserable in my life and starting Junior year I seriously wanted to kill myself. Carnegie ruined my whole high school experience and my life outside of school. If I could give it zero stars I would.

Posted: August 20, 2012

The learning environment at Carnegie Vanguard is exceptional. Not only does this school provide a rigorous, competitive environment, it also provides nurturing understanding environment as well. There is no such things as public disturbance at Carnegie. Every other students and myself behave ourselves knowing when to talk and when to listen. The teachers care and try their best to help bring out the will to learn out of the students. They also provide motivations for the students to do good on their state exam (TAKS) like root beer floats and etc. Generally most students get a 3 and above on AP exams being prepared as they are during the beginning of school such as implementing AP taking skills early on in the beginning of the school year curriculum and etc. Overall my experience with Carnegie has been amazing! But they should give students who were kicked out a second chance so that they won't have to return to their public home school

Posted: April 3, 2011

i think that this school is a gret choice for all the students like me that entering the 9th grade.it has a great rank and great scores on test.

Posted: January 16, 2011

Overall it is a good school that is working within their severly limited resources. As a parent I would like to more support for an already motivated group of students. Most of the students reach their goals because of who they are not because the teacher pushed them or the school set the stage for growth.