Northwest Early College High School (NECHS)
El Paso, TX 79932
Phone: (915) 877-1700
Fax: (915) 877-7033
District: Canutillo Independent School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 9,10,11,12 • 373 students
Northwest Early College High School (NECHS), a public school located in El Paso, TX, serves grades 9-12 in the Canutillo Independent School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Northwest Early College High School (NECHS) is a public school located in El Paso, TX. 373 students attend Northwest Early College High School (NECHS).
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 9/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) data from Texas Education Agency. |
| College Readiness | 10/10 | The College Readiness Rating uses this high school's graduation rates, college entrance exam participation and performance, or AP, IB, or Dual Enrollment participation to determine how well schools are preparing students for success in college and beyond. The College Readiness Rating was created using the following data from the 2021 Civil Rights Data Collection: percentage of students enrolled in IB, AP or Dual Enrollment classes in grades 9-12, using 2024 ACT participation data from Texas Education Agency, using 2024 SAT percent participation data from Texas Education Agency, using 2024 SAT percent college ready data from Texas Education Agency, using 2024 4-year high school graduation rate data from Texas Education Agency, using 2024 Average SAT score data from Texas Education Agency, using 2024 Average ACT score data from Texas Education Agency, using 2024 ACT percent college ready data from Texas Education Agency, and using 2025 demographic data from Texas Education Agency. |
| Student Growth | 9/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Percentage of students meeting growth target data from Texas Education Agency. |
Posted: October 13, 2016
I am a senior at Northwest Early College High School and I cannot express the love I have for this school. It has helped me learn and grow as a student and a leader. I am receiving my Associates degree soon and getting ready to take the next step in my life.
This school provided an awesome and memorable high school experience with spirit week, homecoming, student council (The Committee), prom, powderpuff football...etc as well as a college experience learning with the other students at El Paso Community College.
Everyone at the school is very close and we consider and look after each other like family. Thank you NECHS (:
Posted: June 18, 2013
THIS WILL BE MY DAUGHTER'S FIRST YEAR AT THIS HIGH SCHOOL SO I'M DEFINITELY LOOKING FOWARD TO MEETING MY EXPECTATIONS. SO FAR THE STAFF HAS BEEN KIND AND I CAN TELL THE PRINCIPAL HAS AN INTEREST IN EACH OF THE STUDENTS. HOPE THAT I MADE THE RIGHT DECISION FOR MY FRESHMAN.
Posted: October 18, 2012
North West Early College is an awesome opprutunity for high school student because they are able to get up to 3 years of college while there still in highschool. As a Freshman this school has been very helpful and it truely feels as if the school is a big family.
Posted: February 22, 2012
This is a great school but buildings would sure help a little when it comes to the weather here in the city
Posted: February 22, 2012
Small school for one to one tutoring, associate degree and high school diploma upon gratuating, great opportunities, no cost for books and degree. Great staff and students.
Posted: February 20, 2012
This school offers a quality program of study by blending the high school and college curriculum. Students have access to El Paso Community College courses and services. The small learning environment, which is a trademark of early college, promotes a collegial feeling. Students are able to earn the associate's degree and the high school diploma within the 4 years of high school.
Posted: February 20, 2012
I have worked in both the traditional high school setting and the early college high school setting and I can tell you without a doubt students have more individualized learning opportunities at Northwest. They are well prepared for college and will graduate with skills that will continue their successes in life. Great faculty and staff!
Posted: February 19, 2012
I like that the Northwest early College High School offers a two year college degree along side a high school degree. Many of the staff and faculty members are very supportive , and they are rooting for the students to succeed. I also like the closeness of the students , and the student to teacher ratio makes it easier to learn and flourish in a high school setting.
Posted: June 7, 2011
Don't put your child in this unless they are110% commited to school does their homework and just loves school . There a a few really good teachers and about 4 or 5 really bad teachers who have a diffrent teaching style that is really bad
Posted: October 8, 2010
Why do you love Northwest Early College High School (Nechs)? Because it offers a challenging curriculum and clubs that motivate the students to reach higher educational standards.
Posted: January 24, 2010
Posted: January 29, 2009
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Redstone Cove | Neighborhood/Subdivision | El Paso | TX | 10.8 mi | |
| 2 | Mesquite Hills | Neighborhood/Subdivision | El Paso | TX | 13.1 mi | |
| 3 | Shadow Ridge Apartments | Apartment Complex | El Paso | TX | 15.8 mi | |
| 4 | Las Tierras | Neighborhood/Subdivision | El paso | TX | 22 mi | |
| 5 | Sonoma Ranch | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Las Cruces | NM | 32.1 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Freedom Crossing | Fort bliss | TX | 10.9 mi | |
| 2 | Downtown | El paso | TX | 11.1 mi | |
| 3 | Far East | El paso | TX | 20.4 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Fort Bliss | 11.4 mi. |
| White Sands Missile Range | 34.1 mi. |
