CHISHOLM TRAIL H S

2,493 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Chisholm Trail High School (CTHS), located in Fort Worth, Texas, is a prominent secondary institution within the Eagle Mountain-Saginaw Independent School District. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic rigor and a comprehensive approach to college and career readiness. The campus features modern facilities designed to support a wide range of educational programs, including advanced placement (AP) courses, dual-credit opportunities, and specialized career and technical education (CTE) pathways that help students gain practical skills for their future professional endeavors.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Chisholm Trail High School is known for cultivating a vibrant school culture through a diverse array of extracurricular activities. The school maintains a strong presence in UIL athletics, fine arts—such as theater, band, and visual arts—and various student-led organizations and clubs. By fostering an environment that balances academic achievement with community involvement and extracurricular engagement, CTHS aims to develop well-rounded students who are prepared for the challenges of higher education and the global workforce.

2,493

Total Students

153.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CHISHOLM TRAIL H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	744
Hispanic	1,100
Black	436
Asian	82
Two or More	104
American Indian	14
Pacific Islander	13

Hispanic
1,100 (44.1 %)
White
744 (29.8 %)
Black
436 (17.5 %)
Two or More
104 (4.2 %)
Asian
82 (3.3 %)
American Indian
14 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
13 (0.5 %)

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:	EAGLE MT-SAGINAW ISD
Phone:	(817)232-7112
Website:	http://www.ems-isd.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,493
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	153.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	861
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	187

* 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 9 745

Grade 10 665

Grade 11 556

Grade 12 527