Carter-riverside H S

Carter-Riverside High School serves 1,030 students in grades 9-12 in Fort Worth, Texas. This regular public school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15.8:1 with 65 full-time equivalent teachers, providing a reasonably intimate learning environment for a school of its size. The school currently ranks #5,970 out of 8,598 Texas high schools, placing it in the 31st percentile statewide with a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10.

While these metrics indicate room for academic growth, the school continues to focus on student development and educational improvement. Carter-Riverside High School is located in the 76111 ZIP code area, where the median household income is $54,884 and median home values are $166,500. The surrounding community has a 13.2% poverty rate, with 14% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher.

This diverse neighborhood of over 21,000 residents reflects the working-class character of this part of Fort Worth. The school sits on Yucca Avenue in a large city setting, providing students access to urban resources and opportunities while serving a community that values education and growth. Carter-Riverside High School remains an integral part of the Fort Worth Independent School District's commitment to serving all students in this established urban neighborhood.

While current test scores at Carter-riverside H S are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.