CARTER-RIVERSIDE H S

www.fortworthisd.org

1,039 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Carter-Riverside High School, located at 3301 Yucca Ave in Fort Worth, Texas, is a public secondary school operating under the Fort Worth Independent School District (FWISD). Known for its historic campus and deep roots in the Riverside community, the school serves a diverse student body and emphasizes a comprehensive approach to education. Its curriculum is designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, offering a blend of core academic subjects alongside various extracurricular activities and athletic programs that foster school spirit and student engagement.

As a member of the Fort Worth ISD community, Carter-Riverside focuses on creating an environment that supports both academic growth and social-emotional development. The school utilizes its resources to provide students with pathways toward graduation, including college-readiness initiatives and workforce development opportunities. By maintaining strong ties to the local community, Carter-Riverside continues to strive for excellence in student achievement while working to meet the evolving needs of its diverse population.

1,039

Total Students

65.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CARTER-RIVERSIDE H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	46
Hispanic	926
Black	39
Asian	17
Two or More	10
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
926 (89.1%)
White
46 (4.4%)
Black
39 (3.8%)
Asian
17 (1.6%)
Two or More
10 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	FORT WORTH ISD
Phone:	(817)814-9000
Website:	http://www.fortworthisd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,039
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	65.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	933
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 318

Grade 10 243

Grade 11 251

Grade 12 227