Carter-Riverside High School

Carter-Riverside High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
3301 Yucca Ave,  Fort Worth, TX
Fort Worth Independent School District
3.7
3.8
1,030 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Greg Ruthart
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1030
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
10%
Reading Proficiency
21%
Average GPA
3.37
Graduation Rate
81%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C+
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.37
Reading Proficiency
21%
Math Proficiency
10%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
66
Full Time Teachers
66
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1030
Math
520
Verbal
510
Average ACT
22
Math
20
English
22
Reading
24
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
13
AP Pass Rate
25.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
2%
State Average
16%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
331:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.2%
Female
46.8%
Hispanic
87.2%
White
5.2%
Black
4.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.5%
Two or more races
1.2%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Texas - Arlington 206 Students
University of North Texas 186 Students
Texas A&M University 165 Students
Tarrant County College 156 Students
Texas Christian University 115 Students
University of Texas - Austin 113 Students
Baylor University 108 Students
Texas State University 96 Students
Tarleton State University 83 Students
University of Houston 75 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 51 Students
Business 46 Students
Psychology 34 Students
Biology 27 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 25 Students
Computer Science 22 Students
Criminology 21 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 19 Students
Architecture 16 Students
Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 15 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 143 Reviews
3.0 Sophomore
7/1/2025
The best parts of my experience in Carter-Riverside HS is mostly the people, as in the students and teachers. The events, and activities are endless all around the year. The worst part, in my opinion is really the layout, theres three buildings and with so many stairs.
5.0 Alum
2/12/2024
Good school over all for the location and how under funded it was when i was there. Besides the times we were in the news for some not so good things.
4.0 Senior
3/1/2022
I like the new building they made for us it's nice and spacious, I love the soccer field and the coaches.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 9 Reviews
4.0 other
6/16/2014
Went all 4 years and graduated in 2008 with honors. Great school and had the pleasure to have teachers that cared about their students. Went off to college, high school friends graduating now. carter Alumni
4.0 student
12/15/2012
I went to Carter for almost two years, and made the decision to leave because I was having personal struggles that interefered with my academic life. I have to tell you though, as my teachers and administration noticed my downfall, they struggled with me and fought to keep me from falling through th...
3.0 parent
7/5/2011
i rate carter school a 4 stars they work with your child to succeed on all courses. the teachers are very helpful with school work
5.0 student
2/25/2010

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Carter-Riverside High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Fort Worth, TX and is served by the Fort Worth Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,030 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 10% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 21% are proficient in reading. Carter-Riverside High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.37, the graduation rate is 81%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1030 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $256,428. Discover additional schools in the area, like V.R. Eaton High School, Tarrant Co J J a E P, Diamond Hill-Jarvis High School, and more. Learn more about what Fort Worth has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Carter-Riverside High School.

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