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:
90th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,639 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.0 Help
Number of students:  371

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
90.3%
White:
5.9%
Two or more races:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.1% Help


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Compare Details Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs) ranks better than 95.5% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.49. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs) who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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: Hispanic (90.3%), White (5.9%), two or more races (1.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs) is 16. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs) is $10,639.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs):

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

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Canutillo Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Canutillo Independent School District (Isd) 330th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2010 66.83 483rd 1568 69.2%
2011 66.26 549th 1672 67.2%
2012 57.15 629th 1603 60.8%
2013 74.85 229th 1652 86.1%
2014 78.89 156th 1734 91.0%
2015 80.08 111th 1743 93.6%
2016 80.17 95th 1762 94.6%
2017 90.22 66th 1777 96.3%
2018 88.61 75th 1797 95.8%
2019 90.62 45th 1857 97.6%
2021 80.07 217th 1861 88.3%
2022 86.95 102nd 1876 94.6%
2023 88.33 78th 1961 96.0%
2024 88.49 90th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.85 145th 1113 87.0%
2019 93.63 45th 1136 96.0%
2021 74.75 135th 1195 88.7%
2022 88.83 70th 1278 94.5%
2023 90.78 68th 1371 95.0%
2024 86.28 93rd 1435 93.5%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.54 83rd 1794 95.4%
2019 92.42 46th 1818 97.5%
2021 81.57 129th 1848 93.0%
2022 90.52 64th 1847 96.5%
2023 89.98 69th 1897 96.4%
2024 91.35 48th 1883 97.5%
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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 68th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.06 144th 1781 91.9%
2019 88.61 49th 1798 97.3%
2021 73.86 333rd 1815 81.7%
2022 82.62 142nd 1841 92.3%
2023 82.76 142nd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.91 8th 1137 99.3%
2019 70.88 190th 1145 83.4%
2021 58.34 663rd 1177 43.7%
2022 65.33 455th 1172 61.2%
2023 66.25 484th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.05 373rd 1784 79.1%
2019 90.95 64th 1810 96.5%
2021 65.11 395th 1829 78.4%
2022 89.75 71st 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.51 36th 1803 98.0%
2019 91.21 54th 1824 97.0%
2021 84.26 136th 1840 92.6%
2022 88.77 79th 1853 95.7%
2023 91.41 46th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.94 78th 1691 95.4%
2019 91.47 51st 1714 97.0%
2021 83.00 137th 1743 92.1%
2022 89.25 72nd 1762 95.9%
2023 90.50 56th 1820 96.9%
2024 88.54 63rd 1804 96.5%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.25 33rd 1539 97.9%
2019 94.09 6th 1526 99.6%
2021 72.73 273rd 1510 81.9%
2022 82.41 111th 1525 92.7%
2023 81.71 124th 1576 92.1%
2024 93.99 3rd 1556 99.8%
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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.

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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 Not Specified Total
2009 7 6 0 83 0 n/a n/a 0 96
2010 12 5 1 175 0 n/a n/a 0 193
2011 16 8 1 235 1 0 2 0 263
2012 18 8 2 277 1 1 2 0 309
2013 14 3 3 253 0 1 2 0 276
2014 18 3 3 226 0 1 2 0 253
2015 22 8 4 246 0 0 2 0 282
2016 26 9 3 282 1 0 3 0 324
2017 35 12 4 286 2 0 3 0 342
2018 33 10 3 304 2 0 4 0 356
2019 34 8 2 322 1 0 4 0 371
2020 26 8 2 308 0 0 3 0 347
2021 32 7 2 342 0 0 5 0 388
2022 26 6 1 327 0 0 7 0 367
2023 24 7 2 320 0 2 6 0 361
2024 22 3 3 335 1 1 6 0 371

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

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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
2024 371 23.0 16.0 57.1

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
2024 371 23.0 16.0 57.1

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)

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 45th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 78th 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))8462
 22%
   End of Course Algebra I (Canutillo Independent School District (Isd))7250
 22%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs))9490
 4%
   End of Course Biology (Canutillo Independent School District (Isd))6251
 11%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs))9088
 2%
   End of Course English I Reading (Canutillo Independent School District (Isd))5258
 6%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs))9395
 2%
   End of Course English II Reading (Canutillo Independent School District (Isd))4954
 5%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs))9496
 2%
   End of Course U.S. History (Canutillo Independent School District (Isd))7474
   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 Students371361
 2.7%
African American87
 12.5%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian22
Hispanic322320
 0.6%
Pacific Islander02
White3424
 29.4%
Two or More Races46
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.5%59.3%
 10.8%


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

In the 2023-24 school year, 371 students attended Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs).

Students at Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs) are 90% Hispanic, 6% White, 2% Two or more races.


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