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BYRON NELSON H S

BYRON NELSON H S is a public high school in NORTHWEST ISD (DENTON County), Texas. It serves 268 students in special education of 2,969 total students. It holds a TEA accountability rating of A and an overall SPED support score of 47.7.

  • School District: NORTHWEST ISD
  • County: DENTON
  • Grade Type: High
  • Grade Span: 09 - 12
  • Campus Type: Traditional Public School
  • Ranking Status: Ranked
  • Charter School: No
  • Median Household Income: in ZIP code 76262 is $143,093
  • TEA Accountability Overview →
Street view of BYRON NELSON H S in TROPHY CLUB, TX
47.7/100
Overall SPED Support Score
77.8%
SPED Support Percentile
A
General Accountability Rating

SPED Sub-Scores

17.6/100
Academic Performance
52.4/100
Academic Growth
34.4/100
Inclusion & Placement
42.2/100
Staffing Support
73.8/100
Discipline Climate
80.8/100
Graduation & Dropout

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General Information on Students and Teachers 2019 2022 2025
Total number of students 2,969
Number of students in Special Education 268
Percentage of students in Special Education 9.0%
Total Students with Disabilities 256
Students with Autism 36
Students with Behavioral Disabilities 74
Students with Intellectual Disability 135
Students with Non-Categorical Early Childhood 0
Students with Physical Disabilities 11
Total Count of Teachers 195.3
Count of Special Education Teachers (Full Time Equivalent) 9.2
Percentage of Special Ed Teachers 6.0%
Ratio of Special Education Students to Special Education Teachers 29.1

Frequently Asked Questions

Does BYRON NELSON H S offer strong special education support?
BYRON NELSON H S has an Overall SPED Support Score of 47.7, placing it in the 77.8 percentile of ranked Texas public schools, which reflects strong special education support. The school serves 268 students in special education with 9.2 special education teachers.
What grades does BYRON NELSON H S serve?
BYRON NELSON H S serves grades 09 - 12, classified as high in NORTHWEST ISD.
Is BYRON NELSON H S a charter school?
No. BYRON NELSON H S is a traditional public school in NORTHWEST ISD.
How does BYRON NELSON H S compare to other Texas schools for special education?
You can compare BYRON NELSON H S side-by-side with up to four other Texas schools across STAAR results, special education metrics, discipline, and graduation data on the school comparison page at https://learningdifferences.info/compare/.
What is BYRON NELSON H S's TEA accountability rating?
BYRON NELSON H S has a Texas Education Agency accountability rating of A for the 2025 reporting year.

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