High Schools in Northwest Independent School District (Isd)

The Northwest Independent School District (ISD) in Texas is home to 5 high schools that serve students in grades 9-12. These schools vary in their academic performance, with James M Steele Early College High School consistently ranking among the top high schools in the state and Byron Nelson High School also performing well. However, other schools in the district, such as V R Eaton High School and Northwest High School, have more mixed academic results.

James M Steele Early College High School stands out with exceptional STAAR EOC proficiency rates, often exceeding 90% in multiple subjects, and a very high 4-year graduation rate of 97.6% with a low dropout rate of 0.8%. This school also spends the most per student ($12,708) and has the lowest student-teacher ratio (13.4) among the district's high schools. In contrast, the other schools in the district have lower academic performance, graduation rates, and higher student-teacher ratios, suggesting the need for the Northwest Independent School District to examine the practices of its top-performing school and implement them across the district.

The variation in academic outcomes across the district's high schools also raises questions about equity and the potential need for targeted interventions and support to ensure all students, regardless of their background, have access to high-quality education. The success of James M Steele Early College High School highlights the potential benefits of early college programs, which may be worth exploring for other schools in the district to provide more opportunities for students to get a head start on their post-secondary education.