David W Carter High School

Dallas Independent School District

Dallas, Texas

1,082 students

High School, Grades 9–12

(214)932-5700 School Website

1,082

Students

15.6:1

S:T Ratio

School Snapshot

Key metrics at a glance

Avg SAT Score

930

B-

out of 1600

Below Avg

Avg ACT Score

B-

out of 36

Average

AP Courses

B+

courses offered

Good

AP Enrollment

13%

of students

Average

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

B+

students per teacher

Good

Graduation Rate

74%

A-

Good

Reading Proficiency

38%

C+

Below Avg

Math Proficiency

13%

Below Avg

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Academic Resources

Typical courses and practice resources for students at David W Carter High School

Biology

Cell biology, genetics, evolution, and ecology

AP Biology

College-level biology with lab component

Chemistry

Atomic structure, reactions, and stoichiometry

AP Chemistry

College-level chemistry with lab component

Physics

Mechanics, waves, electricity, and magnetism

AP Physics 1

Algebra-based mechanics and waves

Environmental Science

Ecosystems, human impact, and sustainability

AP Environmental Science

College-level environmental science

World History

Global civilizations from ancient to modern times

AP World History

College-level world history analysis

U.S. History

American history from colonization to present

AP U.S. History

College-level American history

Standardized Test Dates

Upcoming national, state, and school calendar dates that affect students at David W Carter High School.

National Tests

August 1, 2026 – November 30, 2026

ISEE — Fall Testing Season

Testing window

August 3, 2026 – June 30, 2027

SSAT — Flex Testing

Testing window

August 22, 2026

SAT — National

Test date

August 28, 2026

SAT — National

Registration deadline

September 1, 2026

ACT — National

Late registration deadline

September 1, 2026

SAT — National

Late registration deadline

+76 more national tests this school year

State Assessments

November 30, 2026 – December 11, 2026

STAAR — Fall EOC

Testing window

February 15, 2027 – March 26, 2027

TELPAS

Testing window

February 15, 2027 – March 26, 2027

TELPAS Alternate

Testing window

March 15, 2027 – April 16, 2027

STAAR — Alternate 2

Testing window

March 15, 2027 – April 16, 2027

STAAR Alternate 2

Testing window

April 5, 2027 – April 16, 2027

STAAR — Reading Language Arts and English EOC

Testing window

+4 more state assessments this school year

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After David W Carter High

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School Details

Address

1819 W Wheatland Rd, Dallas, TX 75232

Phone

(214)932-5700

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District

Dallas Independent School District

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