Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs)
El Paso, TX · Canutillo ISD
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · City, large
150th of 1,669 Texas high schools statewide · better than 91%▼ Declining
6701 S DESERT BLVD BUILDING N, El Paso, TX 79932
(915)877-1700NCES ID 481278011864Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs) 150th of 1,669 Texas high schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 91% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 97th in 2019 to 91th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 171 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 371 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2008, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 89.4% | 90.3% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| White | 6.1% | 5.9% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.8% | 1.6% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| Black | 3.0% | 0.8% | ▼ 2.2 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2008. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $324K in zip 79932 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs)
- #1132Canutillo H SCanutillo ISD · 0.3 mi away1,132nd of 1,669
ELA 40% ▼49 · Math 29% ▼26Compare - #587El Paso Academy WestEl Paso Academy · 2.9 mi away · charter587th of 1,669
ELA 39% ▼50 · Math 64% ▲9Compare - #798Davinci School for Science and the ArtsBurnham Wood Charter School District · 3.1 mi away · charter798th of 1,669
ELA 47% ▼42 · Math 42% ▼13Compare - #563Franklin H SEl Paso ISD · 3.3 mi away563rd of 1,669
ELA 65% ▼24 · Math 40% ▼15Compare - #1065Premier High School-El Paso MesaPremier High Schools · 4.3 mi away · charter1,065th of 1,669
ELA 43% ▼46 · Math 30% ▼25Compare - #600Coronado H SEl Paso ISD · 5.1 mi away600th of 1,669
ELA 59% ▼30 · Math 43% ▼12Compare - #931Anthony H SAnthony ISD · 6.4 mi away931st of 1,669
ELA 51% ▼38 · Math 30% ▼25Compare - #89Transmountain Early College H SEl Paso ISD · 8.8 mi away89th of 1,669
ELA 91% ▲2 · Math 64% ▲9Compare
What school district is Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs) in?
Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs) is part of the Canutillo ISD district in El Paso, Texas.
Is Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs) a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs) 150th of 1,669 Texas high schools (better than 91% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs)?
Hispanic 90%, White 6%, Two or more races 2% (371 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Northwest Early College H S (Nwechs) cost?
The typical home value in zip code 79932 is $324K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.