- Enrollment
- 3,288
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483318003732
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 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 41/100 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
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+285 students YoY
Northwest H S grew from 2,264 students in 2022-23 to 2,549 in 2023-24 (+12.6%).
Teacher FTE added 140.9 → 143.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+285 students YoY 483318003732 · Justin, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,672 enr · 19.1:1 · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: V R Eaton H S (3,288 students)
Northwest H S grew from 2,264 students in 2022-23 to 2,549 in 2023-24 (+12.6%). Teacher FTE added 140.9 → 143.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Northwest H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- V R Eaton H S
V R Eaton H S
3,288 students
- Byron Nelson H
Byron Nelson H S
2,969 students
- This school
Northwest H S
2,672 students
- Gene Pike Midd 1,137
Gene Pike Middle
1,137 students
- Medlin Middle 1,109
Medlin Middle
1,109 students
- John M Tidwell 1,062
John M Tidwell Middle
1,062 students
What this shows Northwest H S reports 2,672 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwest H S compares
Northwest H S is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$10,236
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
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.
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
District finance for Northwest Isd reports $10,236 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,672 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,264 (2022-23) → 2,549 (2023-24), up 285.
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 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.