Enrollment
2,672
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Justin, TX
Northwest H S
Federal NCES profile for Northwest H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483318003732
👥 S:T ratio 24
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwest H S earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Justin · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 2,672
- students enrolled
Northwest H S has class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest H S ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Justin, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
140.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northwest H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northwest H S
Northwest H S is a large high school in Justin, Texas, enrolling 2,672 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.1:1 is larger than about 90% of Texas schools and 30% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,672 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 21 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 382 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Northwest Isd spends $9,604 per pupil, 30% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Northwest Isd also operates V R Eaton H S (3,288 students) and Byron Nelson H S (2,969 students) alongside Northwest H S.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Northwest H S compares
Northwest H S on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▲ 30% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 2,672 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,672
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 90% in Texas - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,604
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 382 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
197
in-school suspensions + 153 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 47.9%
Hispanic or Latino 30.8%
African American 13.8%
Asian 3.3%
Two or More 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 47.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.4, Northwest H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northwest Isd, which includes Northwest H S.
$9,604
Per student
-30%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 85.2%
State 7.0%
Federal 7.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Northwest H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| V R Eaton H S | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Byron Nelson H S | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gene Pike Middle | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Medlin Middle | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| John M Tidwell Middle | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northwest H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,288
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,969
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,137
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,109
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,062
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,672 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Northwest H S
How many students attend Northwest H S?
Northwest H S has 2,672 students enrolled. It is a high school in Justin, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest H S is 19.1:1, which is 30% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwest H S?
The largest demographic group at Northwest H S is White at 47.9% of enrollment, in Justin, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwest H S?
Northwest H S has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Northwest H S rank among public schools in Justin?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest H S ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Justin, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Justin on the city page.
Is Northwest H S a good school?
Northwest H S earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Northwest Isd?
Besides Northwest H S, Northwest Isd also operates V R Eaton H S (3,288 students), Byron Nelson H S (2,969 students), and Gene Pike Middle (1,137 students). See the Northwest Isd district page for the complete list.
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