Byron Nelson High School

Summary:

Byron Nelson High School is a public high school serving 2,809 students in grades 9-12 in Trophy Club, Texas, which is part of the Northwest Independent School District. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top high schools in Texas, with strong academic metrics and impressive student outcomes.

Byron Nelson High School excels in several key areas. It has maintained a 4- or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating exceptional academic performance, and its students consistently outperform the district and state averages on STAAR End-of-Course exams, particularly in subjects like Biology, English, and U.S. History. The school also boasts an impressive 4-year graduation rate, ranging from 96.1% to 98.3% over the past 5 years, significantly higher than the state average. While it faces competition from other top-ranked schools in the region, such as Flower Mound High School and Argyle High School, Byron Nelson High School stands out for its strong performance across various student subgroups, including female, Asian, African American, and gifted and talented students.

Despite its overall high achievement, Byron Nelson High School has a relatively low percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, which may contribute to its success. The school also maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18.1, slightly higher than some nearby high schools, but still within a reasonable range for effective instruction. Additionally, Byron Nelson High School has very low dropout rates, ranging from 0.4% to 0.7% over the past 5 years, significantly lower than the state average.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 2775 Bobcat Blvd
       Trophy Club, TX  76262


(817) 698-5600

District: Northwest Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
259th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,958 Help


Feeder schools for Byron Nelson High School:

Elementary:    J Lyndal Hughes Elementary
    Kay Granger Elementary
    Lakeview Elementary
    O A Peterson
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Middle:    John M Tidwell Middle
    Medlin Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  18.1 Help
Number of students:  2,809

Racial breakdown:

White:
60.3%
Hispanic:
20.1%
African American:
10.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  15.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Byron Nelson High School ranks better than 87% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked high schools in the Northwest Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.34. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Byron Nelson High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (60.3%), Hispanic (20.1%), African American (10.4%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Byron Nelson High School is 18.1. 2 high schools in the Northwest Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Byron Nelson High School employs 154.7 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Byron Nelson High School is $8,958, which is the lowest among 4 high schools in the Northwest Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Byron Nelson High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Byron Nelson High School 259th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Byron Nelson High School in the ranking list.)

Northwest Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Northwest Independent School District (Isd) 244th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Byron Nelson High School

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Rank History for all students at Byron Nelson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 76.29 186th 1672 88.9%
2012 66.85 371st 1603 76.9%
2013 73.45 269th 1652 83.7%
2014 75.11 250th 1734 85.6%
2015 73.99 273rd 1743 84.3%
2016 72.08 322nd 1762 81.7%
2017 81.77 156th 1777 91.2%
2018 80.26 182nd 1797 89.9%
2019 82.87 154th 1857 91.7%
2021 82.27 165th 1861 91.1%
2022 79.36 204th 1876 89.1%
2023 80.44 202nd 1961 89.7%
2024 77.34 259th 1987 87.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Byron Nelson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.90 142nd 582 75.6%
2019 79.77 86th 604 85.8%
2022 68.94 163rd 664 75.5%
2023 56.00 251st 677 62.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Byron Nelson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.26 478th 1113 57.1%
2019 35.02 696th 1136 38.7%
2021 41.59 592nd 1195 50.5%
2022 41.34 597th 1278 53.3%
2023 50.27 489th 1371 64.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Byron Nelson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.71 125th 1347 90.7%
2019 86.19 81st 1357 94.0%
2021 76.81 160th 1382 88.4%
2022 78.18 146th 1418 89.7%
2023 73.06 213th 1478 85.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Byron Nelson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.45 497th 1794 72.3%
2019 68.34 347th 1818 80.9%
2021 64.75 430th 1848 76.7%
2022 58.06 533rd 1847 71.1%
2023 59.02 570th 1897 70.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Byron Nelson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.60 212th 1781 88.1%
2019 81.76 153rd 1798 91.5%
2021 81.74 151st 1815 91.7%
2022 77.69 213th 1841 88.4%
2023 81.02 167th 1891 91.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Byron Nelson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.63 300th 1137 73.6%
2019 71.07 131st 1145 88.6%
2021 74.44 136th 1177 88.4%
2022 70.74 297th 1172 74.7%
2023 72.06 161st 1182 86.4%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Byron Nelson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.98 514th 1784 71.2%
2019 70.04 300th 1810 83.4%
2021 65.75 371st 1829 79.7%
2022 60.24 427th 1837 76.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Byron Nelson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.85 209th 1803 88.4%
2019 82.46 167th 1824 90.8%
2021 81.00 189th 1840 89.7%
2022 78.07 227th 1853 87.7%
2023 77.49 253rd 1913 86.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Byron Nelson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.93 105th 486 78.4%
2019 69.65 133rd 487 72.7%
2021 69.76 120th 488 75.4%
2022 56.96 237th 507 53.3%
2023 65.54 177th 525 66.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Byron Nelson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.44 172nd 1013 83.0%
2019 78.83 147th 1024 85.6%
2021 79.28 127th 1020 87.5%
2022 76.98 151st 1031 85.4%
2023 76.05 173rd 1069 83.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Byron Nelson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.71 369th 1691 78.2%
2019 73.06 278th 1714 83.8%
2021 74.49 258th 1743 85.2%
2022 68.98 337th 1762 80.9%
2023 71.96 304th 1820 83.3%
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Rank History for Native American students at Byron Nelson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.50 32nd 122 73.8%
2019 89.81 13th 105 87.6%
2021 66.44 39th 95 58.9%
2022 62.94 46th 106 56.6%
2023 89.99 12th 101 88.1%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Byron Nelson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.61 1st 34 97.1%
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Rank History for White students at Byron Nelson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.11 228th 1539 85.2%
2019 79.49 170th 1526 88.9%
2021 76.12 207th 1510 86.3%
2022 75.29 209th 1525 86.3%
2023 76.59 191st 1576 87.9%
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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.

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Friday, April 13, 2012

Open Quote Byron Nelson high School is the best high school in the state of Texas!!!! The students and teachers are friendly, and there is a comforting and welcoming feel when you walk through the doors. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Byron Nelson High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 576 76 33 148 7 n/a n/a 0 840
2011 937 116 47 248 11 1 32 0 1392
2012 1273 158 65 352 16 1 45 0 1910
2013 1415 172 74 403 15 4 35 0 2118
2014 1549 203 79 421 17 4 33 0 2306
2015 1687 215 100 480 20 2 48 0 2552
2016 1675 220 114 467 22 5 54 0 2557
2017 1678 204 126 463 17 5 59 0 2552
2018 1648 206 135 448 14 8 49 0 2508
2019 1629 196 135 459 14 10 56 0 2499
2020 1613 187 144 464 16 3 51 0 2478
2021 1674 222 157 478 17 3 69 0 2620
2022 1692 262 173 547 24 5 30 0 2733
2023 1693 293 184 565 24 4 46 0 2809

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 Byron Nelson High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 840 69.6 12.0 17.6
2011 1392 99.0 14.0 15.7
2012 1910 114.9 16.6 14.8
2013 2118 127.2 16.6 15.2
2014 2306 134.2 17.1 12.6
2015 2552 147.0 17.3 13.2
2016 2557 147.0 17.3 12.4
2017 2552 148.9 17.1 11.5
2018 2508 151.7 16.5 11.8
2019 2499 152.5 16.3 12.4
2020 2478 152.6 16.2 12.3
2021 2620 153.9 17.0 13.9
2022 2733 146.3 18.6 15.1
2023 2809 154.7 18.1 n/a

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 Byron Nelson High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 840 69.6 12.0 17.6
2011 1392 99.0 14.0 15.7
2012 1910 114.9 16.6 14.8
2013 2118 127.2 16.6 15.2
2014 2306 134.2 17.1 12.6
2015 2552 147.0 17.3 13.2
2016 2557 147.0 17.3 12.4
2017 2552 148.9 17.1 11.5
2018 2508 151.7 16.5 11.8
2019 2499 152.5 16.3 12.4
2020 2478 152.6 16.2 12.3
2021 2620 153.9 17.0 13.9
2022 2733 146.3 18.6 15.1
2023 2809 154.7 18.1 n/a

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 Byron Nelson High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $524 (5.7%) $8,721 (94.3%) $9,245
2020 $429 (4.6%) $8,886 (95.4%) $9,315
2021 $441 (4.9%) $8,516 (95.1%) $8,958

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Byron Nelson High School

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 154th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 202nd of 1961 High schools
 2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Byron Nelson High School)6855
 13%
   End of Course Algebra I (Northwest Independent School District (Isd))8052
 28%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Byron Nelson High School)8584
 1%
   End of Course Biology (Northwest Independent School District (Isd))8174
 7%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Byron Nelson High School)8079
 1%
   End of Course English I Reading (Northwest Independent School District (Isd))7271
 1%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Byron Nelson High School)7678
 2%
   End of Course English II Reading (Northwest Independent School District (Isd))7170
 1%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Byron Nelson High School)9189
 2%
   End of Course U.S. History (Northwest Independent School District (Isd))8884
 4%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students24992809
 12.4%
African American196293
 49.5%
American Indian1424
 71.4%
Asian135184
 36.3%
Hispanic459565
 23.1%
Pacific Islander104
 60%
White16291693
 3.9%
Two or More Races5646
 17.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Byron Nelson High School

Byron Nelson High School ranks 259th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,809 students attended Byron Nelson High School.

Students at Byron Nelson High School are 60% White, 20% Hispanic, 10% African American, 7% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

Byron Nelson High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : J Lyndal Hughes Elementary
Elementary : Kay Granger Elementary
Elementary : Lakeview Elementary
Elementary : O A Peterson
Elementary : Roanoke Elementary
Elementary : Samuel Beck Elementary
Elementary : Wayne A Cox Elementary
Middle : John M Tidwell Middle
Middle : Medlin Middle


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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