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David W Carter High School

Dallas ISD · Dallas County · 1819 W WHEATLAND RD, Dallas, TX 75232

(214)932-5700

2/10
#1146
Rank 1146 out of 1,276
Top 90%
English Language Arts2/10 · #1117 · 19th percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #1174 · 8th percentile
Science2/10 · #1092 · 13th percentile

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School Overview

David W. Carter High School serves students in the southern Dallas community, an area with a strong sense of neighborhood identity and deep roots in the city's history. Families here tend to be closely tied to the surrounding community, and the school reflects that local character. For families in the 75232 zip code looking for a neighborhood high school with a familiar, community-centered feel, Carter is the home school option, though families prioritizing test-score benchmarks may also want to explore Dallas ISD's magnet and choice programs as additional pathways.

Student Demographics

684 students tested · 2023-24 school year

Ethnicity

African American
434 (63%)
Hispanic
237 (35%)
Other
13 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners154 (23%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged591 (86%)
Students with Disabilities120 (18%)

Staff & Teachers(2023-24)

1,054
Enrollment
73.2
Teachers (FTE)
14.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
6
Administrators (FTE)