About the Community Accountability Dashboard

Northwest ISD's community of students, families, staff and residents remain committed to educating the whole child. Our community desires education that teaches children strong academic fundamentals as well as additional skills that prepare them for future success, such as career and technical education to provide a competitive advantage when entering the workforce. Student success is measured by more than a single standardized testing system's scores. Similarly, participation rates in extracurricular activities such as athletics and fine arts remain high because our community values collaborative skills, responsibility and healthy choices.

To provide our community with a background on the areas it values most, the Northwest ISD Community Accountability Dashboard will offer informative statistics and details relevant to the areas that matter most to our community. This dashboard will be updated throughout the year during major milestones, such as after certification tests are completed. For more information about the programs listed below, please view the appropriate section on our departments directory.

Academics

Strong academics are at the forefront of Northwest ISD's priorities, keeping with our core belief that continuous learning is essential to prepare for college and career opportunities. Several sources provide our community with opportunities to measure district and school success, including graduation rates, testing data and more.

In Northwest ISD, every child receives personalized learning experiences to grow both academically and as a person. 

Extracurricular Programs

While academic programs are at the core of Northwest ISD's mission, extracurricular programs support academic initiatives with fundamental skills such as collaboration. In Northwest ISD, more than 80% of students at the secondary level participate in at least one extracurricular activity, showing a strong desire in such programs.

Life Readiness

Life readiness is a core component of Northwest ISD's operations, as each student has a different path in life and different measures of success. As outlined in Northwest ISD's mission statement, we work with our community to engage in a culture of learning that prepares all students to confidently navigate their future. This includes through career and technical education programs; college, career and military readiness initiatives; as well as general training to develop life skills. Regardless of what a student's future holds, our mission is to prepare them for whatever path they take in life.

District Operations

To meet the needs of students, teachers and community members, a high-functioning staff supports daily operations across Northwest ISD. As with classroom operations, district operations reflect the core belief that kids come first. From a staffing perspective, for instance, our district recruits and retains high-quality educators and professionals to ensure students and schools have the personnel support needed for success. Similarly, to meet the district's third strategic goal, we engage our community members in programs that support students.

District operations are vital to a successful school district. While our core mission is student academics, for example, our first priority is always student safety. For students to learn, they must first have a safe learning environment. This mentality of putting the needs of students first permeates our culture and defines how decisions are made in Northwest ISD.

District Demographics

Northwest ISD serves as home to more than 30,000 students enrolled across 34 schools. Our district encompasses 234 square miles located in three counties (Denton, Tarrant and Wise) and 14 municipalities.

District Growth

During the past 20 years, Northwest ISD's total enrollment has increased annually by 1,200 students. Currently, this trend has seen an increase, with the district now growing its total enrollment by about 1,400 students annually.

Student Demographics*

Northwest ISD's student population, broken down by ethnicity, is as follows:

• African-American: 11.2%
• Hispanic: 24.0%
• White: 55.9%
• American Indian: 0.5%
• Asian: 5.6%
• Pacific Islander: 0.3%
• Two or More Races: 2.5%

Notable instructional program student ratios are as follows:

• Bilingual/ESL: 7.7%
• Career & Technical Education: 77.1% (secondary only)
• Gifted & Talented: 10.1%
• Special Education: 12.7%

*Based on 2021-2022 Texas Academy Performance Reports data.

StaffING TYPES

Northwest ISD employs roughly 3,000 staff members. Teachers make up the majority of Northwest ISD's staff at roughly 60%, followed by various types of support staff.

• Teachers: 59.9%
• Auxiliary Staff: 15.8%
• Professional Support: 11.7%
• Educational Aides: 8.6%
• Campus Administration: 3.0%
• Central Administration: 1.1%