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
1,054 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jonathan Smith
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
930
Average ACT Score
19
Math Proficiency
16%
Reading Proficiency
24%
Average GPA
3.32
Graduation Rate
74%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.32
Reading Proficiency
24%
Math Proficiency
16%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
73
Full Time Teachers
73
Teachers in First or Second Year
17.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
930
Math
460
Verbal
470
Average ACT
19
Math
18
English
19
Reading
19
Science
18
Number of AP Courses
8
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

English
7%
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
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%

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 194 Students
Prairie View A & M University 168 Students
Texas Southern University 164 Students
University of Houston 158 Students
Baylor University 138 Students
East Texas A&M University 135 Students
University of Texas - Arlington 132 Students
University of Texas - Austin 129 Students
Southern Methodist University 126 Students
Texas State University 113 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 90 Students
Business 89 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 52 Students
Psychology 36 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 34 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 28 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 23 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 23 Students
Biology 22 Students
Small Business Management 21 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 175 Reviews
5.0 Senior
12/31/2024
They also have some protection for the school. The security officers help protect the school from harm.
4.0 Senior
12/17/2024
David w Carter is an awesome school. The learning environment is outstanding and students engage and have fun while learning. David W Carter is a top school for students. We have a high graduation rate and students have fun activities to divine in.
5.0 Freshman
3/4/2024
My best experiences at Carter have been the kids so kind also the teachers I have are definitely there to help you. I'm in the p-tech so I'm taking college classes as a freshmen very wonderful experience no problems so far. However I don't like the uptight dress code I wish they were a little more lenient I hate wearing uniform everyday we rarely ever have dress out days or free dress also student involvement is lacking a little bit when it comes to activities I'm in student council too so we try our best to get good stuff for the students but they don't get approved have the time. Overall though I love being at Carter I almost went to Townview there 1000 times more strict than Carter and not as diverse. At Carter you build a family a bond.
GreatSchools Reviews
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...
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...
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...
4.0 student
9/25/2009

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David W. Carter High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Dallas, TX and is served by the Dallas Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,054 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 16% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 24% are proficient in reading. David W. Carter High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.32, the graduation rate is 74%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 930 and an ACT score of 19. The average home value in this area is $265,958. Discover additional schools in the area, like Mary E. Smithey Pace Learning Center, Kathlyn Joy Gilliam Collegiate Academy, Duncanville High School, and more. Learn more about what Dallas has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near David W. Carter High School.

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