Wilmer Amina Carter High

kec.rialto.k12.ca.us/domain/34

2,212 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Wilmer Amina Carter High School, located in Rialto, California, is a public secondary school within the Rialto Unified School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school is known for its commitment to academic growth, college readiness, and career technical education. Named after a prominent local politician and community advocate, the institution strives to embody her legacy of service by fostering an environment that encourages students to excel academically while developing a strong sense of civic responsibility.

Beyond its core curriculum, Carter High offers a variety of extracurricular programs, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and specialized clubs designed to enrich the student experience. The school emphasizes a supportive campus culture that focuses on preparing graduates for success in higher education and the modern workforce. Through its partnership with the local community and dedicated faculty, the school continuously works to provide resources and opportunities that help students reach their full potential in a collaborative and inclusive setting.

2,212

Total Students

93.2

Full-Time Teachers

23.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wilmer Amina Carter High
Demographic	Student Count
White	83
Hispanic	1,803
Black	239
Asian	36
Two or More	31
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	8

Hispanic
1,803 (81.8 %)
Black
239 (10.8 %)
White
83 (3.8 %)
Asian
36 (1.6 %)
Two or More
31 (1.4 %)
Pacific Islander
8 (0.4 %)
American Indian
5 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Rialto Unified
Phone:	(909)854-4100
Website:	http://kec.rialto.k12.ca.us/domain/34
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,212
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	93.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,229
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	299

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 547

Grade 10 554

Grade 11 545

Grade 12 566