David W. Carter High School

David W. Carter High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1819 W Wheatland Rd,  Dallas, TX
Dallas Independent School District
3.8
4.1
1,082 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jonathan Smith
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
940
Average ACT Score
19
Math Proficiency
16%
Reading Proficiency
24%
Average GPA
3.3
Graduation Rate
82%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
C
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.3
Reading Proficiency
24%
Math Proficiency
16%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
69
Full Time Teachers
69
Teachers in First or Second Year
17.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
940
Math
460
Verbal
480
Average ACT
19
Math
18
English
19
Reading
20
Science
19
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

2
Test Scores
2
Equity
2
College Readiness
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Test Scores

English
7%
State Average
17%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
366:1

Student Diversity

Male
56.6%
Female
43.4%
Black
62.3%
Hispanic
34.9%
White
1.6%
Two or more races
<1%
Native American
<1%
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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.
Texas A&M University 240 Students
University of Houston 222 Students
Baylor University 197 Students
Prairie View A & M University 169 Students
University of Texas - Austin 165 Students
University of Texas - Arlington 161 Students
Texas Southern University 155 Students
Texas State University 152 Students
Southern Methodist University 142 Students
Texas A&M University - Commerce 138 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 98 Students
Nursing 88 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 57 Students
Psychology 41 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 30 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 29 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 29 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 28 Students
Biology 26 Students
Education 22 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 170 Reviews
3.0 Senior
7/18/2024
It's a good school especially for sports. There are a lot of programs here. The academics on the regular side are not so great. If you want a good education you should look into going to the collegiate side.
4.0 Senior
3/11/2024
It's a good school but it could be better, the administration is great and the teachers are cool but some things aren't needed.
3.0 Alum
1/8/2024
I would like to see the behavior of all the students and teachers change for the better at Carter High School.
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4.1 8 Reviews
5.0 other
4/14/2012
I am a 1977 graduate of DW Carter. My brothers and I graduated from Carter and our respective universities. The performance of any student depends upon the student, parents and teachers. Parents must be actively involved in every aspect of the education process. It's hard work far all, but it must b...
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2.0 student
5/23/2011
Currently a junior at Carter high i find the school to be "Under Average" there have been teachers class rooms where i stepped in and all they did was give us a text book and tell us to write down 5-10 vocabulary words and that will be it for that day....the reason the school is so low performing is...
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3.0 other
6/10/2010
It takes more than a professional staff for a school to be successful. Kids have to want to learn and parents have to support their learning and not put it all on the teachers. Regardless of what teacher do in the classroom they cant go home with kids and make them turn off the PlayStation's and Xbo...
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4.0 student
9/25/2009
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