FOSSIL RIDGE H S

www.kellerisd.net

2,329 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Fossil Ridge High School, located at 4101 Thompson Road in Keller, Texas, is a prominent secondary school within the Keller Independent School District. Serving students in the North Fort Worth/Keller area, the school is known for its comprehensive academic curriculum, which includes a wide range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit opportunities, and specialized career and technical education (CTE) pathways designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Fossil Ridge boasts a robust culture of student involvement, featuring a diverse array of extracurricular activities, including competitive UIL athletics, fine arts programs, and various student-led clubs. The school is highly regarded for its strong sense of community and school spirit, often referred to as "The Ridge," and it maintains a focus on fostering both personal development and academic achievement. For additional information regarding school policies, calendar events, or district resources, you can visit their official website at [www.kellerisd.net](http://www.kellerisd.net).

2,329

Total Students

158.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FOSSIL RIDGE H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	639
Hispanic	810
Black	428
Asian	285
Two or More	158
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
810 (34.8 %)
White
639 (27.4 %)
Black
428 (18.4 %)
Asian
285 (12.2 %)
Two or More
158 (6.8 %)
American Indian
5 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.2 %)

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:	KELLER ISD
Phone:	(817)744-1700
Website:	http://www.kellerisd.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,329
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	158.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	890
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	190

* 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 9 679

Grade 10 590

Grade 11 525

Grade 12 535