DAVID W CARTER H S

www.dallasisd.org/carter

1,082 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

David W. Carter High School, located on West Wheatland Road in Dallas, is a notable secondary institution within the Dallas Independent School District (Dallas ISD). The school is well-regarded for its strong sense of community and school spirit, famously known for its competitive athletic programs, particularly in football, which have historically been a significant source of pride for the campus and the surrounding Oak Cliff community.

Beyond athletics, Carter High School focuses on preparing its students for post-secondary success through a variety of academic programs and extracurricular offerings. As part of the Dallas ISD network, the school aims to provide its diverse student body with a comprehensive education that emphasizes college and career readiness. For those seeking specific information regarding enrollment, academic calendars, or current faculty initiatives, the official school website remains the primary resource for updates and community engagement.

1,082

Total Students

69.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DAVID W CARTER H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	17
Hispanic	378
Black	674
Two or More	10
American Indian	3

Black
674 (62.3 %)
Hispanic
378 (34.9 %)
White
17 (1.6 %)
Two or More
10 (0.9 %)
American Indian
3 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	DALLAS ISD
Phone:	(214)932-5700
Website:	http://www.dallasisd.org/carter
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,082
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	69.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	975
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 9 327

Grade 10 307

Grade 11 244

Grade 12 204