Public high schoolGrades 9–12Dallas ISD

David W Carter High School

1819 W Wheatland Rd, Dallas, TX 75232 · (214) 932-5700

A
91 / 1002026 TEA rating
▲ Up 13 points from 2025Up from a C (78) in 2025.
1,097students
15.7students per teacher
87.9%attendance
14thof 36 Dallas ISD high schools
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ABFBABARings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)Private

Rating history

David W Carter High School has earned an A in 1 of its 6 A–F ratings since 2019.

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementB · 82

How students scored on STAAR tests, plus college and career readiness and graduation rates.

School progressA · 92

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsA · 90

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of David W Carter High School tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Dallas ISD high school average.

Approaches grade level70%
Meets grade level42%
Dallas ISD high schools: 48.4%
Masters grade level13%
84.6%graduation rateAs used in TEA’s 2026 rating
90%of graduates ready for college, a career or the militaryAs used in TEA’s 2026 rating

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

1,097students in 2024–25Up 4% from 1,054 the year before
15.7students per teacher70 full-time teachers
17.9average class sizeEnglish, math, science and social studies
8.4 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$71,186average teacher base pay
91.2%from low-income familiesDallas ISD high schools: 88.7%
26.5%English learners
13.8%in gifted & talented
46.2%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
African American 57%Hispanic 39.9%White 1.5%Two or More Races 1.2%Asian 0.2%

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Nearby schools

Closest high schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

AUplift Hampton Prep High SchoolUplift Education · 91 · 0.9 mi BUplift Wisdom Prep High SchoolUplift Education · 86 · 1.7 mi FGateway Charter Academy - Middle School - High SchoolGateway Charter Academy · 59 · 2.3 mi BILTexas Lancaster-DeSoto High SchoolInternational Leadership of Texas (ILTexas) · 86 · 3.0 mi ABooker T Washington Spva MagnetDallas ISD · 98 · 3.2 mi BLife School Oak CliffLife School · 84 · 3.2 mi PNew Beginners PreparatoryPrivate · 9–12 · 1.7 mi PUniversity of Dreams at IbocPrivate · K–8 · 2.2 mi PAdvanced Preparatory InternationalPrivate · 8–12 · 2.5 mi
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Questions about David W Carter High School

What is David W Carter High School’s TEA rating?

David W Carter High School earned an A (91 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a C (78) in 2025.

What grades does David W Carter High School serve?

Grades 9–12. It’s part of Dallas ISD, at 1819 W Wheatland Rd in Dallas.

How many students go to David W Carter High School?

1,097 students in 2024–25, up 4% from 1,054 the year before. There are about 16 students for every teacher.

How does David W Carter High School compare with other Dallas ISD high schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 14th of 36 Dallas ISD high schools (tied with 3 others). 50% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to David W Carter High School?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Dallas ISD’s school locator or call the district to confirm an address before you buy or rent.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.