Public high schoolGrades 9–12Northwest ISD

James M Steele Early College High School

606 N Walnut, Roanoke, TX 76262 · (817) 698-5800

A
99 / 1002026 TEA rating
● SteadyWithin 1 point of 2025 (A 98).
309students
15.7students per teacher
95.9%attendance
1stof 4 Northwest ISD high schools
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ABARings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

James M Steele Early College High School has earned an A in 6 of its 6 A–F ratings since 2019.

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementA · 98

How students scored on STAAR tests, plus college and career readiness and graduation rates.

School progressA · 97

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsA · 100

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of James M Steele Early College High School tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Northwest ISD high school average.

Approaches grade level99%
Meets grade level93%
Northwest ISD high schools: 66%
Masters grade level56%
100%graduation rateAs used in TEA’s 2026 rating
100%of graduates ready for college, a career or the militaryAs used in TEA’s 2026 rating

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

309students in 2024–25Up 20% from 257 the year before
15.7students per teacher20 full-time teachers
14.4average class sizeEnglish, math, science and social studies
5.7 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$66,457average teacher base pay
25.6%from low-income familiesNorthwest ISD high schools: 25%
1.3%English learners
24.9%in gifted & talented
9.2%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
White 48.5%Hispanic 25.9%African American 13.9%Asian 9.1%Two or More Races 1.3%

Is a home zoned here?

Attendance zones change, and many homes near a school are zoned somewhere else. Before you buy or rent, confirm the address with Northwest ISD (district website).

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What’s coming nearby

From Realust’s What’s Coming tracker, within 2 miles of James M Steele Early College High School.

Under constructionByron Nelson HS stadium & arenaStadium Feb 2027, arena May 2027 (district targets) · 1.7 mi away Under constructionThe Cade Hotel & Convention CenterDate TBD · 0.1 mi away

Nearby schools

Closest high schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

AWestlake AcademyWestlake Academy Charter School · 98 · 1.3 mi BByron Nelson High SchoolNorthwest ISD · 89 · 1.6 mi PPremier Academy of Trophy ClubPrivate · PK–1 · 1.2 mi PWonderland MontessoriPrivate · PK–K · 1.5 mi PPrimrose School of Westlake at EntradaPrivate · PK–K · 2.7 mi
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Questions about James M Steele Early College High School

What is James M Steele Early College High School’s TEA rating?

James M Steele Early College High School earned an A (99 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had an A (98) in 2025.

What grades does James M Steele Early College High School serve?

Grades 9–12. It’s part of Northwest ISD, at 606 N Walnut in Roanoke.

How many students go to James M Steele Early College High School?

309 students in 2024–25, up 20% from 257 the year before. There are about 16 students for every teacher.

How does James M Steele Early College High School compare with other Northwest ISD high schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 1st of 4 Northwest ISD high schools. 25% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to James M Steele Early College High School?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Northwest ISD’s school locator or call the district to confirm an address before you buy or rent.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.