Fossil Ridge High School

Fossil Ridge High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
4101 Thompson Rd,  Fort Worth, TX
Keller Independent School District
4.0
3.4
2,140 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
David Hadley
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1130
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
29%
Reading Proficiency
53%
Average GPA
3.55
Graduation Rate
94%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.55
Reading Proficiency
53%
Math Proficiency
29%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
146
Full Time Teachers
146
Teachers in First or Second Year
11%
College Prep
Average SAT
1130
Math
560
Verbal
570
Average ACT
23
Math
23
English
22
Reading
24
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
25
AP Pass Rate
61.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
High
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
270:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.4%
Female
49.6%
Hispanic
38%
White
23.8%
Black
17.1%
Asian
11.5%
Two or more races
8.9%
Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#2 Most Diverse Public HS in Texas
#54 Niche Standout HS in Texas
Source: Niche

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 North Texas 603 Students
University of Texas - Austin 499 Students
Texas A&M University 495 Students
University of Texas - Arlington 495 Students
Texas Tech University 322 Students
Tarrant County College 317 Students
Texas State University 272 Students
Baylor University 270 Students
Texas Christian University 256 Students
University of Oklahoma 220 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 187 Students
Business 178 Students
Biology 176 Students
Psychology 137 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 85 Students
Computer Science 81 Students
Education 54 Students
Veterinary Sciences 50 Students
Marketing 46 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 45 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 492 Reviews
4.0 Junior
6/21/2025
Fossil Ridge has a very diverse and inclusive student body, and the staff and faculty do a good job of navigating that and ensuring that the inclusivity remains. While there are many positive things to say, I can also note that there are some safety concerns at times relating to the student body.
3.0 Senior
3/25/2025
I would love to see the change in the schools involvement with each other and the culture. Unfortunately my school has a very poor record of school spirit and it really shows in the students as well as how the school looks.
3.0 Senior
3/12/2025
Over all fossil ridge has been a very crazy experience considering all of the new rules and regulation, along with a lot of lock ins, but all of the administrative staff have helped ready us for college.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 18 Reviews
1.0 other
5/18/2026
Used to go to this school not long ago, I had stuff stolen out of my bag, had my phone stolen, staff mock me under their breath, AP laughed at a kid when told they were being bullied, a teacher told a student “you remind me of my first wife”, overall a terrible environment to be in. Despite reports...
5.0 parent
5/8/2025
I So Love the school will come back.
1.0 student
8/31/2023
in my time in this school I have seen a lot of racism and hate in this school students smoke and do drugs in the school and the staff don't try to stop it the school has a problem with fights the school is also very stingy the school is like a prison and cares about funding more than making sure the...
2.0 student
3/8/2023
I'm sorry, but this school is just the worst I always got depressed and sad here even when I tried to be happy. This school sucks in ALL aspects

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Fossil Ridge High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Fort Worth, TX and is served by the Keller Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,140 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 29% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 53% are proficient in reading. Fossil Ridge High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.55, the graduation rate is 94%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1130 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $356,457. Discover additional schools in the area, like Keller Collegiate Academy, Central High School, Haltom High School, and more. Learn more about what Fort Worth has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Fossil Ridge High School.

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