Metro Opportunity serves 113 students in grades 6-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 113 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Metro Opportunity ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Metro Opportunity's student population of 113 students has grown by 126% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
113 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Metro Opportunity is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
44%
53%
Black
50%
13%
White
4%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Metro Opportunity often compared to?
Metro Opportunityis often viewed alongside schools like Diamond Hill-jarvis High School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Metro Opportunity?
113 students attend Metro Opportunity.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Metro Opportunity students are Black, 44% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Metro Opportunity?
Metro Opportunity has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Metro Opportunity offer ?
Metro Opportunity offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Metro Opportunity part of?
Metro Opportunity is part of Fort Worth Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Metro Opportunity located?
Metro Opportunity is located in the Handley neighborhood of Fort Worth, TX. There are 3 other public schools located in Handley.
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