PASCHAL H S

3001 FOREST PARK BLVD
FORT WORTH, TX 76110

www.fortworthisd.org

2,127 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

R.L. Paschal High School, located in the historic Fairmount district of Fort Worth, Texas, is a flagship institution within the Fort Worth Independent School District. Established in 1882, it holds the distinction of being the oldest public high school in the city. The school is widely recognized for its stately, traditional architecture and its long-standing commitment to academic excellence and diverse extracurricular programs, serving as a pillar of the local community for over a century.

As a comprehensive high school, Paschal offers a robust curriculum that includes a highly regarded International Baccalaureate (IB) program, which attracts students from across the district seeking a rigorous, college-preparatory education. Beyond academics, the school fosters a vibrant campus culture featuring a wide array of athletic teams, fine arts programs, and student organizations. With a student body known for its diversity and school spirit, Paschal High School remains a significant educational landmark that balances its historic legacy with modern learning initiatives.

2,127

Total Students

127.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PASCHAL H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	563
Hispanic	1,329
Black	147
Asian	40
Two or More	37
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
1,329 (62.5%)
White
563 (26.5%)
Black
147 (6.9%)
Asian
40 (1.9%)
Two or More
37 (1.7%)
American Indian
8 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
3 (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)814-5000
Website:	http://www.fortworthisd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,127
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	127.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,250
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 9 568

Grade 10 594

Grade 11 505

Grade 12 460