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Northwest Early College H S (nwechs)

Canutillo ISD · El Paso County · 6701 S DESERT BLVD BUILDING N, El Paso, TX 79932

(915)877-1700

10/10
#46
Rank 46 out of 1,276
Top 4%
English Language Arts10/10 · #51 · 96th percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #91 · 93rd percentile
Science10/10 · #35 · 97th percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Tucked into the far west side of El Paso near the Franklin Mountains, Northwest Early College High School is one of those rare finds that punches well above its weight — consistently ranking among the top high schools in all of Texas. The early college model means students can graduate with meaningful college credits already under their belt, making it a natural fit for academically driven families who want a head start on higher education without the private school price tag. The surrounding Canutillo area has a tight-knit, community feel that's a world away from the bustle of central El Paso, and families who land here tend to feel like they've found something genuinely special.

Student Demographics

167 students tested · 2023-24 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
154 (92%)
White
8 (5%)
Other
5 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners39 (23%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged91 (54%)

Staff & Teachers(2023-24)

371
Enrollment
23
Teachers (FTE)
16.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio
0.5
Administrators (FTE)