In Fort Worth, Texas, Metro Opportunity is a public school for middle and high school students, grades 6–12. The school has a very low student-to-teacher ratio of 4:1, which means that each student gets a lot of individual help and instruction. Most classes have 300 students, which gives the staff time to make sure that the students stay on track with their studies and learn how to behave. Metro Opportunity focuses on personalized instruction, life skills, and social-emotional learning in addition to core academic subjects. There is no data on how well students do in math and reading, which is something that happens a lot in alternative education programs. The money is in line with what the district has set aside for special programs. Students don't usually take standardized tests like the SAT at school, but they can do them on their own. Offering a balanced mix of academics, leadership development, and innovation, the school has earned recognition as the

best high school in Texas

. Overall, Metro Opportunity is a well-organized, very individualized place to learn that helps students grow, stay on top of their schoolwork, and learn important life skills.