Serving 309 students in grades 9-12, James M Steele Early College High School ranks in the top 10% 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 60-69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 309 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James M Steele Early College High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
James M Steele Early College High School's student population of 309 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
309 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Empowering learners and leaders to positively impact the world.
School Rankings
James M Steele Early College High School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James M Steele Early College High School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#537 out of 8096 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
26%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
49%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.2%
23%
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James M Steele Early College High School's ranking?
James M Steele Early College High School is ranked #537 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are James M Steele Early College High School often compared to?
James M Steele Early College High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Byron Nelson High School, Grapevine-colleyville Collegiate Academy At Tcc Ne, Treetops School International by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of James M Steele Early College High School?
The graduation rate of James M Steele Early College High School is 90%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend James M Steele Early College High School?
309 students attend James M Steele Early College High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of James M Steele Early College High School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of James M Steele Early College High School?
James M Steele Early College High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does James M Steele Early College High School offer ?
James M Steele Early College High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is James M Steele Early College High School part of?
James M Steele Early College High School is part of Northwest Independent School District.
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