Metro Opportunity serves 60 students in grades 6-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 60 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- 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 60 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
60 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Metro Opportunity is 0.54, 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
4:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
55%
53%
Black
40%
13%
White
n/a
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
60 students attend Metro Opportunity.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Metro Opportunity students are Hispanic, 40% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Metro Opportunity?
Metro Opportunity has a student ration of 4:1, 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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