Is James M Steele Early College High School a good school?

Yes! James M Steele Early College High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 57 th of 1987 Texas high schools.

How many students attend James M Steele Early College High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 257 students attended James M Steele Early College High School.

What is the racial makeup of James M Steele Early College High School?

Students at James M Steele Early College High School are 47% White, 28% Hispanic, 15% African American, 7% Asian, 2% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.

James M Steele Early College High School

Summary:

James M Steele Early College High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Roanoke, Texas, part of the Northwest Independent School District. With a relatively small student population of 226, the school has consistently ranked among the top high schools in Texas, maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

James M Steele Early College High School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with consistently high STAAR End-of-Course exam proficiency rates that outpace the district and state averages. The school boasts impressive graduation rates, ranging from 67.4% to 98.2% over the past few years, and remarkably low dropout rates, from 0.0% to 0.8%. When compared to nearby schools like Northwest High School, Byron Nelson High School, and Keller High School, James M Steele consistently outperforms them on key metrics.

As an early college high school, James M Steele provides students with the opportunity to earn college credits while in high school, and the school's exceptional performance in this program is reflected in its consistently high rankings and academic outcomes. The school's diverse student population, with significant representation of minority groups, is a strength, as it has demonstrated the ability to support the academic success of students from various backgrounds. Overall, James M Steele Early College High School is an exceptional educational institution that delivers outstanding academic performance and exceptional outcomes for its students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

606 N Walnut
Roanoke, TX 76262

(817) 698-5800

District: Northwest Independent School District (Isd)

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,708

Student/teacher ratio: 12.4

Number of students: 257

Racial breakdown:

White:

46.7%

Hispanic:

28.0%

African American:

15.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 23.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details James M Steele Early College High School ranks better than 97.1% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks first among 4 ranked high schools in the Northwest Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.49. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at James M Steele Early College High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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

Student Body

Compare Details James M Steele Early College High School has the smallest high school student body size in the Northwest Independent School District (Isd). Student population at James M Steele Early College High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (46.7%), Hispanic (28%), African American (15.2%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at James M Steele Early College High School is 12.4, which is the lowest among 4 high schools in the Northwest Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)

Compare James M Steele Early College High School employs 20.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at James M Steele Early College High School is $12,708, which is the highest among 4 high schools in the Northwest Independent School District (Isd)!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

James M Steele Early College High School:

SchoolDigger ranks James M Steele Early College High School 57^th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See James M Steele Early College High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Hispanic students:

White students:

Northwest Independent School District (Isd):

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

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Rank History for all students at James M Steele Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2011	55.48	941^st	1672	43.7%
2013	70.88	339^th	1652	79.5%
2014	79.15	149^th	1734	91.4%
2015	82.38	55^th	1743	96.8%
2016	83.94	25^th	1762	98.6%
2017	87.39	99^th	1777	94.4%
2018	88.16	80^th	1797	95.5%
2019	90.16	52^nd	1857	97.2%
2021	90.23	51^st	1861	97.3%
2022	88.45	79^th	1876	95.8%
2023	91.79	35^th	1961	98.2%
2024	90.49	57^th	1987	97.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at James M Steele Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	97.79	14^th	1435	99.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at James M Steele Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	94.57	50^th	1382	96.4%
2022	99.11	24^th	1418	98.3%
2023	90.56	65^th	1478	95.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at James M Steele Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	78.46	184^th	1794	89.7%
2019	90.19	71^st	1818	96.1%
2021	82.50	120^th	1848	93.5%
2022	86.69	95^th	1847	94.9%
2023	91.65	52^nd	1897	97.3%
2024	79.06	165^th	1883	91.2%

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Rank History for Female students at James M Steele Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	82.86	148^th	1781	91.7%
2019	84.72	110^th	1798	93.9%
2021	84.70	112^th	1815	93.8%
2022	84.32	117^th	1841	93.6%
2023	88.97	50^th	1891	97.4%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at James M Steele Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	71.94	263^rd	1137	76.9%
2019	71.72	48^th	1145	95.8%
2021	74.89	75^th	1177	93.6%
2022	63.13	527^th	1172	55.0%
2023	72.14	91^st	1182	92.3%

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Rank History for At Risk students at James M Steele Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	82.21	131^st	1784	92.7%
2019	83.99	117^th	1810	93.5%
2021	64.52	403^rd	1829	78.0%
2022	85.69	98^th	1837	94.7%

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Rank History for Male students at James M Steele Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	93.98	29^th	1803	98.4%
2019	94.87	12^th	1824	99.3%
2021	93.27	29^th	1840	98.4%
2022	91.03	51^st	1853	97.2%
2023	93.00	25^th	1913	98.7%

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Rank History for Asian students at James M Steele Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	81.77	47^th	525	91.0%
2024	83.17	8^th	529	98.5%

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Rank History for African American students at James M Steele Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	99.31	1^st	1020	99.9%
2022	95.39	34^th	1031	96.7%
2023	91.37	65^th	1069	93.9%
2024	86.50	92^nd	1065	91.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at James M Steele Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	86.65	104^th	1691	93.8%
2019	92.90	36^th	1714	97.9%
2021	82.79	140^th	1743	92.0%
2022	90.57	58^th	1762	96.7%
2023	92.66	36^th	1820	98.0%
2024	88.61	62^nd	1804	96.6%

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Rank History for White students at James M Steele Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	83.62	108^th	1539	93.0%
2019	86.86	56^th	1526	96.3%
2021	83.49	92^nd	1510	93.9%
2022	80.69	131^st	1525	91.4%
2023	87.76	62^nd	1576	96.1%
2024	82.65	97^th	1556	93.8%

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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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Amazing environment great faculty and students. Great place to go to high school. We don't call it the best school in the universe for nothing. Close Quote

Enrollment information for James M Steele Early College High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0
2011	43	5	2	26	2	0	2	80
2012	51	10	1	18	0	0	0	80
2013	62	7	4	16	0	0	3	92
2014	74	5	3	27	1	0	3	113
2015	82	5	2	30	1	0	0	120
2016	90	4	6	38	0	0	1	139
2017	93	6	7	33	1	0	2	142
2018	95	6	5	37	0	0	1	144
2019	123	12	6	41	0	0	4	186
2020	130	18	5	43	1	0	4	201
2021	142	20	7	54	2	1	6	232
2022	143	21	15	52	2	1	2	236
2023	126	26	14	52	5	1	2	226
2024	120	39	18	72	4	1	3	257

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

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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 James M Steele Early College High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	0	0.0	0.0	n/a
2011	80	6.3	12.6	35
2012	80	6.3	12.5	37.5
2013	92	10.6	8.6	26.1
2014	113	10.5	10.7	22.1
2015	120	14.0	8.5	24.2
2016	139	14.0	9.9	21.6
2017	142	15.4	9.1	22.5
2018	144	16.3	8.8	19.4
2019	186	16.8	11.0	16.7
2020	201	17.0	11.8	22.9
2021	232	17.2	13.4	21.6
2022	236	18.3	12.8	23.7
2023	226	16.8	13.4	n/a
2024	257	20.7	12.4	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 James M Steele Early College High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	0	0.0	0.0	n/a
2011	80	6.3	12.6	35
2012	80	6.3	12.5	37.5
2013	92	10.6	8.6	26.1
2014	113	10.5	10.7	22.1
2015	120	14.0	8.5	24.2
2016	139	14.0	9.9	21.6
2017	142	15.4	9.1	22.5
2018	144	16.3	8.8	19.4
2019	186	16.8	11.0	16.7
2020	201	17.0	11.8	22.9
2021	232	17.2	13.4	21.6
2022	236	18.3	12.8	23.7
2023	226	16.8	13.4	n/a
2024	257	20.7	12.4	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 James M Steele Early College High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,060 (8.1%)	$12,042 (91.9%)	$13,102
2020	$577 (4.1%)	$13,466 (95.9%)	$14,043
2021	$615 (4.8%)	$12,094 (95.2%)	$12,708

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on James M Steele Early College High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 52^nd of 1857 High schools	Ranks 35^th of 1961 High schools	1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (James M Steele Early College High School)	80	68	12%
End of Course Algebra I (Northwest Independent School District (Isd))	80	52	28%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%
End of Course Biology (James M Steele Early College High School)	94	100	6%
End of Course Biology (Northwest Independent School District (Isd))	81	74	7%
End of Course Biology (Texas)	63	57	6%
End of Course English I Reading (James M Steele Early College High School)	86	99	13%
End of Course English I Reading (Northwest Independent School District (Isd))	72	71	1%
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%
End of Course English II Reading (James M Steele Early College High School)	87	88	1%
End of Course English II Reading (Northwest Independent School District (Isd))	71	70	1%
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
End of Course U.S. History (James M Steele Early College High School)	100	100
End of Course U.S. History (Northwest Independent School District (Isd))	88	84	4%
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	186	226	21.5%
African American	12	26	116.7%
American Indian	0	5
Asian	6	14	133.3%
Hispanic	41	52	26.8%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	123	126	2.4%
Two or More Races	4	2	50%

Schools Near James M Steele Early College High School

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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)	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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
James M Steele Early College High School	Public	9-12	606 N Walnut	Roanoke	76262	Denton County	Northwest Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(817) 698-5800	257	21	12.4		120 (46.7%)	39 (15.2%)	72 (28.0%)	18 (7.0%)	4 (1.6%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.2%)	90.5	57^th of 1987 public high schools	97.1%		91.8	35^th of 1961 public high schools	98.2%	22	58.3	90.6	97.6	100.0	95.5	$12,708	$615	$12,094
Byron Nelson High School	Public	9-12	2775 Bobcat Blvd	Trophy Club	76262	Denton County	Northwest Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(817) 698-5600	2,892	154	18.7		1,743 (60.3%)	305 (10.5%)	568 (19.6%)	193 (6.7%)	14 (0.5%)	2 (0.1%)	67 (2.3%)	77.3	259^th of 1987 public high schools	87.0%		80.4	202^nd of 1961 public high schools	89.7%	57	41.7	78.0	76.1	81.7	87.2	$8,958	$441	$8,516
Keller High School	Public	9-12	601 N Pate Orr Rd	Keller	76248	Tarrant County	Keller Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(817) 744-1400	3,023	180	16.7	8.6%	1,998 (66.1%)	128 (4.2%)	463 (15.3%)	253 (8.4%)	13 (0.4%)	1 (0.0%)	167 (5.5%)	84.8	132^nd of 1987 public high schools	93.4%		84.5	138^th of 1961 public high schools	93.0%	6	58.5	80.8	85.6	88.8	92.6	$8,751	$737	$8,014
Keller Compass Center	Public	9-12	250 College St	Keller	76248	Tarrant County	Keller Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(817) 744-4465	56	20	2.7	55.4%	29 (51.8%)	11 (19.6%)	13 (23.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.4%)	16.8	1671^st of 1987 public high schools	15.9%		8.1	1788^th of 1961 public high schools	8.8%	117	0.0		20.0	35.3	50.0	$30,944	$1,849	$29,095
Argyle High School	Public	9-12	6601 Canyon Falls Dr	Flower Mound	76226	Denton County	Argyle Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(940) 262-7777	1,528	101	15.1		1,034 (67.7%)	41 (2.7%)	246 (16.1%)	127 (8.3%)	7 (0.5%)	2 (0.1%)	71 (4.6%)	84.6	138^th of 1987 public high schools	93.1%		85.8	113^th of 1961 public high schools	94.2%	25	57.3	85.8	87.4	84.7	90.9	$10,287	$635	$9,652
Carroll Senior High School	Public	11-12	1501 W Southlake Blvd	Southlake	76092	Tarrant County	Carroll Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(817) 949-5800	1,411	95	14.8		840 (59.5%)	35 (2.5%)	157 (11.1%)	293 (20.8%)	4 (0.3%)	3 (0.2%)	79 (5.6%)								(n/a)					94.2	$10,075	$134	$9,941
Timber Creek High School	Public	9-12	12350 Timberland Blvd	Fort Worth	76244	Tarrant County	Keller Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(817) 744-2300	3,026	199	15.1	27.7%	1,456 (48.1%)	401 (13.3%)	759 (25.1%)	202 (6.7%)	15 (0.5%)	9 (0.3%)	184 (6.1%)	65.9	534^th of 1987 public high schools	73.1%		71.4	392^nd of 1961 public high schools	80.0%	142	31.8	66.8	61.3	80.2	82.4	$8,928	$686	$8,242
Northwest High School	Public	9-12	2301 Texan Dr	Justin	76247	Denton County	Northwest Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(817) 215-0200	2,549	143	17.7		1,275 (50.0%)	310 (12.2%)	794 (31.1%)	81 (3.2%)	10 (0.4%)	11 (0.4%)	68 (2.7%)	54.8	819^th of 1987 public high schools	58.8%		56.7	745^th of 1961 public high schools	62.0%	74	32.8	64.3	58.9	64.6	70.7	$10,812	$419	$10,393
Central High School	Public	9-12	9450 Ray White Rd	Keller	76244	Tarrant County	Keller Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(817) 744-2000	2,542	169	15.0	33.3%	1,168 (45.9%)	351 (13.8%)	642 (25.3%)	221 (8.7%)	6 (0.2%)	8 (0.3%)	146 (5.7%)	67	506^th of 1987 public high schools	74.5%		67	502^nd of 1961 public high schools	74.4%	4	42.0	65.1	64.9	76.1	81.8	$9,286	$772	$8,514
Legacy Learning Center	Public	12	501 Old School House Rd	Haslet	76052	Tarrant County	Northwest Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(817) 215-0000	37	3	12.2		23 (62.2%)	3 (8.1%)	6 (16.2%)	3 (8.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.4%)								(n/a)

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