Northwest High School

Summary:

Northwest High School is a public high school located in Justin, Texas, serving 2,264 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Northwest Independent School District, which is ranked 244 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Northwest High School has maintained a strong four-year graduation rate, ranging from 93.4% to 95.5% over the past few years, which is higher than the state average. However, the school's performance on STAAR EOC (End of Course) exams is mixed compared to the district and state averages. While the school performs well in some subjects like Biology and U.S. History, it lags behind in others like Algebra I and English I/II Reading. Additionally, the school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Asian and African American students tending to perform better than Hispanic and White students.

When compared to other high schools in the area, such as Iltexas Keller Saginaw High School, Central High School, and Argyle High School, Northwest High School generally performs on par or slightly below average in terms of test scores, graduation rates, and other key metrics. This suggests that the school may need to identify and implement strategies to improve its overall performance and competitiveness.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 2301 Texan Dr
       Justin, TX  76247


(817) 215-0200

District: Northwest Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
819th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,812 Help


Feeder schools for Northwest High School:

Elementary:    Carl E Schluter Elementary
    Clara Love Elementary
    Haslet Elementary
    J C Thompson Elementary
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Middle:    Chisholm Trail Middle
    Gene Pike Middle
    Truett Wilson Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  17.7 Help
Number of students:  2,549

Racial breakdown:

White:
50.0%
Hispanic:
31.1%
African American:
12.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  29.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Northwest High School ranks better than 58.8% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks last 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 54.81. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Northwest High School 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 Student population at Northwest High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (50%), Hispanic (31.1%), African American (12.2%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northwest High School is 17.7, which is the 2nd best among 4 high schools in the Northwest Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northwest High School is $10,812, which is the 2nd highest among 4 high schools in the Northwest Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Northwest High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Northwest High School 819th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Northwest High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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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 Northwest High School

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Rank History for all students at Northwest High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 68.78 401st 1427 71.9%
2005 73.67 278th 1429 80.5%
2006 70.30 380th 1430 73.4%
2007 71.64 372nd 1497 75.2%
2008 73.11 307th 1510 79.7%
2009 74.50 251st 1539 83.7%
2010 71.24 332nd 1568 78.8%
2011 73.20 293rd 1672 82.5%
2012 58.91 579th 1603 63.9%
2013 69.07 384th 1652 76.8%
2014 63.43 565th 1734 67.4%
2015 61.53 665th 1743 61.8%
2016 58.48 730th 1762 58.6%
2017 66.36 422nd 1777 76.3%
2018 69.40 353rd 1797 80.4%
2019 68.67 410th 1857 77.9%
2021 70.64 402nd 1861 78.4%
2022 58.22 653rd 1876 65.2%
2023 56.69 745th 1961 62.0%
2024 54.81 819th 1987 58.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Northwest High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.98 91st 582 84.4%
2019 63.62 197th 604 67.4%
2022 31.87 454th 664 31.6%
2023 40.29 392nd 677 42.1%
2024 41.70 424th 730 41.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Northwest High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.61 361st 1113 67.6%
2019 59.89 277th 1136 75.6%
2021 61.56 274th 1195 77.1%
2022 30.84 842nd 1278 34.1%
2023 32.06 866th 1371 36.8%
2024 37.47 774th 1435 46.1%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Northwest High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.58 247th 1347 81.7%
2019 70.15 212th 1357 84.4%
2021 55.41 426th 1382 69.2%
2022 55.22 447th 1418 68.5%
2023 44.52 707th 1478 52.2%
2024 38.71 924th 1547 40.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Northwest High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.07 595th 1794 66.8%
2019 56.75 592nd 1818 67.4%
2021 58.51 583rd 1848 68.5%
2022 43.81 945th 1847 48.8%
2023 39.16 1126th 1897 40.6%
2024 45.32 882nd 1883 53.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Northwest High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.95 428th 1781 76.0%
2019 67.52 453rd 1798 74.8%
2021 67.82 453rd 1815 75.0%
2022 57.41 673rd 1841 63.4%
2023 55.62 769th 1891 59.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Northwest High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.05 496th 1137 56.4%
2019 60.49 570th 1145 50.2%
2021 59.34 640th 1177 45.6%
2022 66.17 443rd 1172 62.2%
2023 66.91 460th 1182 61.1%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Northwest High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.40 821st 1784 54.0%
2019 53.20 633rd 1810 65.0%
2021 57.22 559th 1829 69.4%
2022 40.80 944th 1837 48.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Northwest High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.64 399th 1803 77.9%
2019 66.91 423rd 1824 76.8%
2021 70.87 369th 1840 79.9%
2022 55.46 691st 1853 62.7%
2023 55.38 715th 1913 62.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Northwest High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.91 359th 486 26.1%
2019 49.76 279th 487 42.7%
2021 60.31 198th 488 59.4%
2022 51.57 272nd 507 46.4%
2023 53.91 279th 525 46.9%
2024 46.69 330th 529 37.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Northwest High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.70 326th 1013 67.8%
2019 69.17 230th 1024 77.5%
2021 70.89 207th 1020 79.7%
2022 62.18 262nd 1031 74.6%
2023 62.43 284th 1069 73.4%
2024 54.89 357th 1065 66.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Northwest High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.64 509th 1691 69.9%
2019 60.29 512th 1714 70.1%
2021 60.89 527th 1743 69.8%
2022 44.12 894th 1762 49.3%
2023 43.37 967th 1820 46.9%
2024 43.31 889th 1804 50.7%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for Native American students at Northwest High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 43.55 60th 95 36.8%
2022 45.27 65th 106 38.7%
2023 58.85 47th 101 53.5%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Northwest High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 33.10 21st 31 32.3%
2024 24.28 20th 28 28.6%
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Rank History for White students at Northwest High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.60 423rd 1539 72.5%
2019 61.09 506th 1526 66.8%
2021 61.56 467th 1510 69.1%
2022 49.26 737th 1525 51.7%
2023 49.23 792nd 1576 49.7%
2024 43.54 867th 1556 44.3%
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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 High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 771 2 6 39 n/a n/a n/a 0 818
1989 703 6 4 36 0 n/a n/a 0 749
1990 690 6 8 40 4 n/a n/a 0 748
1991 711 7 5 44 6 n/a n/a 0 773
1992 811 5 7 45 6 n/a n/a 0 874
1993 843 5 8 47 4 n/a n/a 0 907
1994 902 5 7 55 2 n/a n/a 0 971
1995 1079 6 9 83 8 n/a n/a 0 1185
1996 1079 6 9 83 8 n/a n/a 0 1185
1997 1108 6 11 88 7 n/a n/a 0 1220
1998 1193 5 21 84 8 n/a n/a 0 1311
1999 903 2 20 58 5 n/a n/a 0 988
2000 852 4 15 70 5 n/a n/a 0 946
2001 1236 8 16 102 11 n/a n/a 0 1373
2002 1424 13 23 140 13 n/a n/a 0 1613
2003 1424 13 23 140 13 n/a n/a 0 1613
2004 1541 33 29 188 14 n/a n/a 0 1805
2005 1660 45 36 219 12 n/a n/a 0 1972
2006 1798 84 40 275 15 n/a n/a 0 2212
2007 2030 140 58 374 19 n/a n/a 0 2621
2008 2247 177 75 475 29 n/a n/a 0 3003
2009 2309 230 97 551 31 n/a n/a 0 3218
2010 1993 191 74 457 26 n/a n/a 0 2741
2011 1755 170 64 453 23 1 21 0 2487
2012 1652 154 51 428 17 3 27 0 2332
2013 1722 147 50 511 17 2 46 0 2495
2014 1810 158 51 565 17 3 62 0 2666
2015 1897 175 46 597 13 5 60 0 2793
2016 1488 156 42 512 8 4 46 0 2256
2017 1299 144 43 471 10 6 36 0 2009
2018 1120 130 37 428 11 6 24 0 1756
2019 1120 150 37 464 11 5 29 0 1816
2020 1195 127 34 495 13 4 40 0 1908
2021 1206 153 33 533 12 5 39 0 1981
2022 1257 185 55 606 16 8 44 0 2171
2023 1260 211 71 642 14 10 56 0 2264
2024 1275 310 81 794 10 11 68 0 2549

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 High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 818 63.0 12.9 n/a
1989 749 n/a n/a n/a
1990 748 58.0 12.8 n/a
1991 773 58.1 13.3 n/a
1992 874 59.1 14.7 7.2
1993 907 64.0 14.2 11.7
1994 971 64.3 15.1 10.2
1995 1185 85.9 13.8 8.4
1996 1185 85.9 13.8 8.4
1997 1220 93.0 13.1 7.2
1998 1311 100.6 13.0 4.9
1999 988 72.7 13.6 7.1
2000 946 76.5 12.4 7.6
2001 1373 109.3 12.6 7.6
2002 1613 108.2 14.9 8.8
2003 1613 108.2 14.9 8.8
2004 1805 114.6 15.8 13
2005 1972 129.9 15.2 13.7
2006 2212 141.4 15.6 14
2007 2621 155.6 16.8 13.7
2008 3003 178.1 16.9 15.7
2009 3218 187.8 17.1 18.5
2010 2741 175.8 15.5 19.2
2011 2487 170.8 14.5 21
2012 2332 151.2 15.4 22.6
2013 2495 148.2 16.8 23.4
2014 2666 157.5 16.9 19.9
2015 2793 170.0 16.4 20.4
2016 2256 146.0 15.4 21.9
2017 2009 142.6 14.0 23.2
2018 1756 127.1 13.8 24.1
2019 1816 130.4 13.9 25.8
2020 1908 136.3 13.9 24.9
2021 1981 140.9 14.0 26.1
2022 2171 132.9 16.3 29.8
2023 2264 140.9 16.0 n/a
2024 2549 143.2 17.7 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 Northwest High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 818 63.0 12.9 n/a
1989 749 n/a n/a n/a
1990 748 58.0 12.8 n/a
1991 773 58.1 13.3 n/a
1992 874 59.1 14.7 7.2
1993 907 64.0 14.2 11.7
1994 971 64.3 15.1 10.2
1995 1185 85.9 13.8 8.4
1996 1185 85.9 13.8 8.4
1997 1220 93.0 13.1 7.2
1998 1311 100.6 13.0 4.9
1999 988 72.7 13.6 7.1
2000 946 76.5 12.4 7.6
2001 1373 109.3 12.6 7.6
2002 1613 108.2 14.9 8.8
2003 1613 108.2 14.9 8.8
2004 1805 114.6 15.8 13
2005 1972 129.9 15.2 13.7
2006 2212 141.4 15.6 14
2007 2621 155.6 16.8 13.7
2008 3003 178.1 16.9 15.7
2009 3218 187.8 17.1 18.5
2010 2741 175.8 15.5 19.2
2011 2487 170.8 14.5 21
2012 2332 151.2 15.4 22.6
2013 2495 148.2 16.8 23.4
2014 2666 157.5 16.9 19.9
2015 2793 170.0 16.4 20.4
2016 2256 146.0 15.4 21.9
2017 2009 142.6 14.0 23.2
2018 1756 127.1 13.8 24.1
2019 1816 130.4 13.9 25.8
2020 1908 136.3 13.9 24.9
2021 1981 140.9 14.0 26.1
2022 2171 132.9 16.3 29.8
2023 2264 140.9 16.0 n/a
2024 2549 143.2 17.7 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Northwest High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $490 (4.4%) $10,662 (95.6%) $11,152
2020 $419 (3.9%) $10,270 (96.1%) $10,688
2021 $419 (3.9%) $10,393 (96.1%) $10,812

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Northwest 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 410th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 745th of 1961 High schools
 15.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Northwest High School)6430
 34%
   End of Course Algebra I (Northwest Independent School District (Isd))8052
 28%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Northwest High School)7360
 13%
   End of Course Biology (Northwest Independent School District (Isd))8174
 7%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Northwest High School)6364
 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 (Northwest High School)6264
 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 (Northwest High School)8377
 6%
   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 Students18162264
 24.7%
African American150211
 40.7%
American Indian1114
 27.3%
Asian3771
 91.9%
Hispanic464642
 38.4%
Pacific Islander510
 100%
White11201260
 12.5%
Two or More Races2956
 93.1%


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Northwest High School ranks 819th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 2,549 students attended Northwest High School.

Students at Northwest High School are 50% White, 31% Hispanic, 12% African American, 3% Asian, 3% Two or more races.


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