Is Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs) a good school?

Yes! Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs) is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 90 th of 1987 Texas high schools.

How many students attend Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs)?

In the 2022-23 school year, 361 students attended Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs).

What is the racial makeup of Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs)?

Students at Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs) are 89% Hispanic, 7% White, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs)

Summary:

Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs) is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in El Paso, Texas, with a student population of 361. As part of the Canutillo Independent School District, Nwechs has consistently ranked among the top high schools in Texas, maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade.

Nwechs stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with a four-year graduation rate consistently at or near 100% and students significantly outperforming their peers in the Canutillo ISD and the state of Texas on STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) exams. The school's performance is particularly impressive in STEM-related subjects, such as Algebra I and Biology, where proficiency rates are notably higher than the district and state averages. Nwechs also supports the academic success of students from diverse racial and socioeconomic backgrounds, with strong performance across various student subgroups.

Compared to nearby schools, Nwechs stands out as a standout institution. For example, it significantly outperforms Canutillo High School, which is also part of the Canutillo ISD, in terms of academic rankings, graduation rates, and test scores. Nwechs' consistent high performance and well-established culture of academic achievement make it a highly desirable choice for families in the El Paso region.

Detail:

Public 9-12

6701 S Desert Blvd Building N
El Paso, TX 79932

(915) 877-1700

District: Canutillo Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
90^th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,639

Student/teacher ratio: 16.4

Number of students: 361

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

88.6%

White:

6.6%

African American:

1.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 59.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs) ranks better than 95.5% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.49. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs) freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (88.6%), White (6.6%), African American (1.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 59.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs) is 16.4. (See more...)

Compare Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs) employs 21.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs) is $10,639.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs) was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs) 90^th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs) in the ranking list.)

Canutillo Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Canutillo Independent School District (Isd) 330^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs)

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Rank History for all students at Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2010	66.83	483^rd	1568	69.2%
2011	66.26	549^th	1672	67.2%
2012	57.15	629^th	1603	60.8%
2013	74.85	229^th	1652	86.1%
2014	78.89	156^th	1734	91.0%
2015	80.08	111^th	1743	93.6%
2016	80.17	95^th	1762	94.6%
2017	90.22	66^th	1777	96.3%
2018	88.61	75^th	1797	95.8%
2019	90.62	45^th	1857	97.6%
2021	80.07	217^th	1861	88.3%
2022	86.95	102^nd	1876	94.6%
2023	88.33	78^th	1961	96.0%
2024	88.49	90^th	1987	95.5%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	70.85	145^th	1113	87.0%
2019	93.63	45^th	1136	96.0%
2021	74.75	135^th	1195	88.7%
2022	88.83	70^th	1278	94.5%
2023	90.78	68^th	1371	95.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	89.54	83^rd	1794	95.4%
2019	92.42	46^th	1818	97.5%
2021	81.57	129^th	1848	93.0%
2022	90.52	64^th	1847	96.5%
2023	89.98	69^th	1897	96.4%

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Rank History for Migrant students at Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	38.88	68^th	114	40.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	83.06	144^th	1781	91.9%
2019	88.61	49^th	1798	97.3%
2021	73.86	333^rd	1815	81.7%
2022	82.62	142^nd	1841	92.3%
2023	82.76	142^nd	1891	92.5%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	72.91	8^th	1137	99.3%
2019	70.88	190^th	1145	83.4%
2021	58.34	663^rd	1177	43.7%
2022	65.33	455^th	1172	61.2%
2023	66.25	484^th	1182	59.1%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	63.05	373^rd	1784	79.1%
2019	90.95	64^th	1810	96.5%
2021	65.11	395^th	1829	78.4%
2022	89.75	71^st	1837	96.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	93.51	36^th	1803	98.0%
2019	91.21	54^th	1824	97.0%
2021	84.26	136^th	1840	92.6%
2022	88.77	79^th	1853	95.7%
2023	91.41	46^th	1913	97.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	88.94	78^th	1691	95.4%
2019	91.47	51^st	1714	97.0%
2021	83.00	137^th	1743	92.1%
2022	89.25	72^nd	1762	95.9%
2023	90.50	56^th	1820	96.9%

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Rank History for White students at Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	91.25	33^rd	1539	97.9%
2019	94.09	6^th	1526	99.6%
2021	72.73	273^rd	1510	81.9%
2022	82.41	111^th	1525	92.7%
2023	81.71	124^th	1576	92.1%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs)

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	7	6	0	83	0	n/a	n/a	96
2010	12	5	1	175	0	n/a	n/a	193
2011	16	8	1	235	1	0	2	263
2012	18	8	2	277	1	1	2	309
2013	14	3	3	253	0	1	2	276
2014	18	3	3	226	0	1	2	253
2015	22	8	4	246	0	0	2	282
2016	26	9	3	282	1	0	3	324
2017	35	12	4	286	2	0	3	342
2018	33	10	3	304	2	0	4	356
2019	34	8	2	322	1	0	4	371
2020	26	8	2	308	0	0	3	347
2021	32	7	2	342	0	0	5	388
2022	26	6	1	327	0	0	7	367
2023	24	7	2	320	0	2	6	361

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs)

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	96	5.0	19.2	63.5
2010	193	10.9	17.5	60.6
2011	263	15.2	17.2	64.6
2012	309	16.0	19.2	70.6
2013	276	17.6	15.6	62.7
2014	253	17.8	14.1	61.3
2015	282	18.0	15.6	54.6
2016	324	18.0	18.0	57.4
2017	342	19.0	18.0	56.4
2018	356	19.9	17.8	52.8
2019	371	24.0	15.4	48.5
2020	347	20.8	16.6	52.7
2021	388	21.8	17.7	52.6
2022	367	21.8	16.7	53.4
2023	361	21.8	16.4	59.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs)

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	96	5.0	19.2	63.5
2010	193	10.9	17.5	60.6
2011	263	15.2	17.2	64.6
2012	309	16.0	19.2	70.6
2013	276	17.6	15.6	62.7
2014	253	17.8	14.1	61.3
2015	282	18.0	15.6	54.6
2016	324	18.0	18.0	57.4
2017	342	19.0	18.0	56.4
2018	356	19.9	17.8	52.8
2019	371	24.0	15.4	48.5
2020	347	20.8	16.6	52.7
2021	388	21.8	17.7	52.6
2022	367	21.8	16.7	53.4
2023	361	21.8	16.4	59.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs)

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$331 (3.3%)	$9,758 (96.7%)	$10,089
2020	$480 (4.6%)	$9,917 (95.4%)	$10,397
2021	$442 (4.2%)	$10,197 (95.8%)	$10,639

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs)

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 45^th of 1857 High schools	Ranks 78^th of 1961 High schools	1.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs))	84	62	22%
End of Course Algebra I (Canutillo Independent School District (Isd))	72	50	22%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%
End of Course Biology (Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs))	94	90	4%
End of Course Biology (Canutillo Independent School District (Isd))	62	51	11%
End of Course Biology (Texas)	63	57	6%
End of Course English I Reading (Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs))	90	88	2%
End of Course English I Reading (Canutillo Independent School District (Isd))	52	58	6%
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%
End of Course English II Reading (Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs))	93	95	2%
End of Course English II Reading (Canutillo Independent School District (Isd))	49	54	5%
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
End of Course U.S. History (Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs))	94	96	2%
End of Course U.S. History (Canutillo Independent School District (Isd))	74	74
End of Course U.S. History (Texas)	75	71	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	371	361	2.7%
African American	8	7	12.5%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	2	2
Hispanic	322	320	0.6%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	34	24	29.4%
Two or More Races	4	6	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	48.5%	59.3%	10.8%

Schools Near Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs)

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (2024)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs)	Public	9-12	6701 S Desert Blvd Building N	El Paso	79932	El Paso County	Canutillo Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 877-1700	361	22	16.4	59.3%	24 (6.6%)	7 (1.9%)	320 (88.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	6 (1.7%)	88.5	90^th of 1987 public high schools	95.5%		88.3	78^th of 1961 public high schools	96.0%	12	64.7	93.3	89.0	95.7	84.0									$10,639	$442	$10,197
Canutillo High School	Public	9-12	6675 S Desert Blvd	El Paso	79932	El Paso County	Canutillo Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 877-7800	1,642	102	16.0	65.4%	52 (3.2%)	12 (0.7%)	1,553 (94.6%)	7 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	16 (1.0%)	37.6	1242^nd of 1987 public high schools	37.5%		37	1240^th of 1961 public high schools	36.8%	2	20.4	46.5	40.7	55.6	66.8									$12,966	$997	$11,969
El Paso Academy West	Public, Charter	9-12	201 W Redd Rd	El Paso	79932	El Paso County	El Paso Academy	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 845-7997	147	7	21.3	71.4%	5 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	139 (94.6%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	35.6	1296^th of 1987 public high schools	34.8%		33.3	1316^th of 1961 public high schools	32.9%	20	56.3	22.2	38.9	43.2	65.6									$8,420	$907	$7,514
Davinci School For Science And The Arts	Public, Charter	6-12	785 Southwestern Dr	El Paso	79912	El Paso County	Burnham Wood Charter School District	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 584-4024	722	49	14.7	77.1%	34 (4.7%)	7 (1.0%)	672 (93.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.2%)	26	1493^rd of 1987 public high schools	24.9%		42.4	1126^th of 1961 public high schools	42.6%	367	42.8	40.5	36.8	40.7	43.8	51.5	38.2	46.8	51.4	49.3	33.9	31.2	12.6	$11,072	$1,340	$9,732
Franklin High School	Public	9-12	900 N Resler Dr	El Paso	79912	El Paso County	El Paso Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 832-6600	3,149	176	17.8	53.7%	383 (12.2%)	66 (2.1%)	2,611 (82.9%)	48 (1.5%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	37 (1.2%)	58.2	732^nd of 1987 public high schools	63.2%		60.8	658^th of 1961 public high schools	66.4%	74	29.9	58.0	64.6	72.1	71.1									$8,644	$930	$7,714
Premier High School-Elementary Paso Mesa	Public, Charter	9-12	1035 Belvedere Ste 116	El Paso	79912	El Paso County	Premier High Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 581-4300	103	4	25.7	87.4%	16 (15.5%)	2 (1.9%)	79 (76.7%)	3 (2.9%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)	16.2	1679^th of 1987 public high schools	15.5%		20.1	1588^th of 1961 public high schools	19.0%	91	43.8	30.8	35.0	23.5	20.0									$7,091	$1,144	$5,947
Coronado High School	Public	9-12	100 Champions Pl	El Paso	79912	El Paso County	El Paso Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 236-2000	2,391	139	17.2	57.4%	239 (10.0%)	26 (1.1%)	2,042 (85.4%)	49 (2.0%)	3 (0.1%)	3 (0.1%)	29 (1.2%)	53.2	855^th of 1987 public high schools	57.0%		55.2	789^th of 1961 public high schools	59.8%	66	34.4	59.0	57.0	65.1	67.7									$8,879	$946	$7,934
Anthony High School	Public	9-12	825 Wildcat Dr	Anthony	79821	El Paso County	Anthony Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 886-6550	236	18	12.8	78.0%	6 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	229 (97.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	44.5	1064^th of 1987 public high schools	46.5%		35.7	1270^th of 1961 public high schools	35.2%	206	41.3	56.3	58.2	52.5	58.5									$14,540	$851	$13,689
Transmountain Early College High School	Public	9-12	9570 Gateway N Blvd Ec	El Paso	79925	El Paso County	El Paso Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 887-6805	348	22	15.5	59.8%	47 (13.5%)	14 (4.0%)	272 (78.2%)	10 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.4%)	87.6	100^th of 1987 public high schools	95.0%		91	43^rd of 1961 public high schools	97.8%	57	67.4	77.8	91.8	93.1	94.9									$9,697	$722	$8,975
Chapin High School	Public	9-12	7000 Dyer St	El Paso	79904	El Paso County	El Paso Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 236-4400	1,718	104	16.5	67.9%	203 (11.8%)	105 (6.1%)	1,291 (75.1%)	29 (1.7%)	5 (0.3%)	24 (1.4%)	61 (3.6%)	44.2	1074^th of 1987 public high schools	45.9%		45.1	1061^st of 1961 public high schools	45.9%	13	33.7	52.8	52.7	58.6	63.4									$10,328	$1,212	$9,116

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