Fort Worth Christian School HOS Opportunity Profile
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North Richland Hills, Texas<br />
North Richland Hills, Texas, is a vibrant city located in the southern region of the United States. Home to attractions<br />
such as the Family Water Park and the Birdville Historical Park, residents can enjoy outdoor activities and nature.<br />
There are also plenty of museums, galleries, shops, restaurants, and performance venues such as the Iron Horse<br />
Golf Club and The Near Southside district. For entertainment, residents can enjoy downtown shopping districts<br />
along with movie theaters and live music clubs.<br />
WHY IS FORT WORTH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL NOT ACTUALLY IN<br />
FORT WORTH?<br />
<strong>Fort</strong> <strong>Worth</strong> <strong>Christian</strong> <strong>School</strong> is located in the northeast <strong>Fort</strong> <strong>Worth</strong> suburb of North Richland Hills (NRH) on the<br />
current 40-acre campus obtained in 1956, just a few years after the City of North Richland Hills was incorporated.<br />
The 1950s was a decade of enormous expansion of Tarrant County and the greater <strong>Fort</strong> <strong>Worth</strong> area following<br />
the end of WWII. This area was experiencing a booming economic future. Founding FWC families from around<br />
<strong>Fort</strong> <strong>Worth</strong> were looking for affordable land on which to establish a <strong>Christian</strong> educational institution. Many of the<br />
names of the streets around the campus are named after founding families who first lived in this area that was<br />
once a dairy farm. When NRH was incorporated in 1953, there were only 500 residents but grew to over 8,000<br />
by 1960 and over 75,000 residents today (with an estimated 150,000 residents in the greater northeast Tarrant<br />
County).<br />
DALLAS-FORT WORTH-ARLINGTON METRO AREA<br />
FWC is located within minutes of two of the largest cities in the nation: <strong>Fort</strong> <strong>Worth</strong> and Dallas. These two<br />
cities provide access to a thriving metropolitan community. The area is home to many corporations, including<br />
American Airlines, Baylor Scott and White, and Lockheed Martin. The strong economy has endowed the city with<br />
a collection of arts, cultural assets, and parks. The many cultural landmarks include theaters, the Dallas Museum<br />
of Art, the Meyerson Symphony Center, and the Frank Lloyd Wright–inspired Dallas Theater Center. Filling out<br />
the roster of major-league teams are the NFL Dallas Cowboys, MLB Texas Rangers, NBA Dallas Mavericks, and<br />
NHL Dallas Stars. Dallas reputedly has more restaurants per capita than any other city in the country. Lakes to<br />
the north and east offer outdoor recreational opportunities. Dallas is a major hub for American and Southwest<br />
airlines, ranking fourth in total US flights.
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