NORTH SIDE H S

www.fortworthisd.org

1,721 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

North Side High School is a historic public high school located in the Northside neighborhood of Fort Worth, Texas, serving as part of the Fort Worth Independent School District (FWISD). With a heritage dating back to 1927, the school is deeply rooted in the local community, known for its iconic "Steers" mascot and its strong sense of tradition. The campus serves a diverse student body and is frequently recognized for its vibrant school spirit and the active involvement of alumni who maintain a strong connection to the institution.

Academically and extracurricularly, North Side High School offers a wide array of programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school provides various career and technical education (CTE) pathways, advanced placement courses, and a robust selection of athletics, fine arts, and student organizations. By fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on equipping its students with the skills necessary to succeed while emphasizing the importance of community engagement and personal growth within the Fort Worth area.

1,721

Total Students

114.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NORTH SIDE H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	36
Hispanic	1,610
Black	54
Asian	11
Two or More	8
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
1,610 (93.6 %)
Black
54 (3.1 %)
White
36 (2.1 %)
Asian
11 (0.6 %)
Two or More
8 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	FORT WORTH ISD
Phone:	(817)814-4000
Website:	http://www.fortworthisd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,721
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	114.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,544
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 9 512

Grade 10 443

Grade 11 412

Grade 12 354