Northwest High School

2301 Texan Dr
Justin, TX 76247
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 2,171 students in grades 9-12, Northwest High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,171 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : 96% (Top 10% in TX)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Northwest High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Northwest High School's student population of 2,171 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 133 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,171 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
133 teachers
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School Rankings

Northwest High School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northwest High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (TX)
#870 out of 8079 schools
(Top 20%)
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55%
37%
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64%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
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Hispanic
28%
53%
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Black
8%
13%
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White
58%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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0.58
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96%
89%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
4%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Northwest High School's ranking?
Northwest High School is ranked #870 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Northwest High School often compared to?
Northwest High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Denton High School, Lake Dallas High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northwest High School?
The graduation rate of Northwest High School is 96%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Northwest High School?
2,171 students attend Northwest High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Northwest High School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwest High School?
Northwest High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Northwest High School offer ?
Northwest High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Northwest High School part of?
Northwest High School is part of Northwest ISD School District.

School Reviews

2   12/7/2015
I would not recommend Northwest High School. The teachers are good, but administration is not. This school has lots of bullying and they do nothing about it. Go to Eaton or Byron high school.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Texan
5   1/3/2011
Facility-wonderful, opportunities-fantastic, staff-questionable on case by case basis. One junior level pre-ap teacher was convinced by her class they couldn't read or knew how to take notes for research papers. She read aloud to them from Dr. Seuss books.
- Posted by Parent - croet
2   9/6/2010
Teachers are biased. They (performing Arts, Mr. Kay in particular) refuse to allow others to particpate, he seems to have his select studends.....and refuses to allow others to perform. He has done this for three years straight...If anyone is wanting their child to have a fair shot Mr. Kay is not of any help.
- Posted by Parent - maryk

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,171 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : 96% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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