Amon Carter Riverside High School is a grade 9-12 high school in Fort Worth, Texas. It has over 1,200 students. Carter Riverside is a Texas Education Agency recognized school in the Fort Worth Independent School District.
Serving 1,039 students in grades 9-12, Carter-riverside High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,039 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 81% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Carter-Riverside High School serves the northeast part of Fort Worth, TX, covering an area of approximately 13.6 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the farthest edge of the zone located about 3.5 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Carter-riverside High School's student population of 1,039 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,039 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1936
School Calendar
School Motto
ALL IN: Purpose - Urgency - Action!
School Rankings
Carter-riverside High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carter-riverside High School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7997 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
89%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
81%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red, Blue, and White
School Mascot
Amon Carter Riverside Eagle
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carter-riverside High School's ranking?
Carter-riverside High School is ranked #7997 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Carter-riverside High School?
The graduation rate of Carter-riverside High School is 81%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Carter-riverside High School?
1,039 students attend Carter-riverside High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Carter-riverside High School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carter-riverside High School?
Carter-riverside High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Carter-riverside High School offer ?
Carter-riverside High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Carter-riverside High School part of?
Carter-riverside High School is part of Fort Worth Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Carter-riverside High School located?
Carter-riverside High School is located in the Carter Riverside neighborhood of Fort Worth, TX. There are 2 other public schools located in Carter Riverside.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Carter Riverside High School is one of the best school around the area, it has very good teachers. I think it should work more on the couching area. Although the school lack of money overall it is a good school
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