Welcome to Northwest ISD
Northwest ISD is home to learners and leaders who receive exemplary educational support and extracurricular offerings as they prepare for their long-term future. Our district believes students should be prepared for wherever their personal paths take them, including college, a career, the military and life in general. With our 234 square miles, Northwest ISD serves more than 30,000 students in 14 cities, towns and communities across three counties. No matter how much our enrollment grows, our 34 schools are always guided by the belief that kids come first.
A key aspect of the modern Northwest ISD story revolves around the district’s growth. Through the combination of 1,000 to 1,500 new students joining the district’s total enrollment each year as well as developers constructing thousands of new homes in the district’s boundaries annually, Northwest ISD ranks as the fastest-growing school district in North Texas. This growth helps the district attract and retain the best teachers and support staff in the state. With rapidly growing housing options, families come to Northwest ISD not just for its renowned education, but also for its attractive living environment.
Encompassing 234 square miles, Northwest ISD serves all or part of 14 cities, towns or communities. These include Aurora, Haslet, Justin, New Fairview, Newark, Northlake, Rhome and Trophy Club, along with portions of Flower Mound, Fort Worth, Keller, Roanoke, Southlake and Westlake. As one of the largest school districts in the area, Northwest ISD’s geographical area extends into three counties: Denton, Tarrant and Wise.
Extracurricular activities are bountiful to students at Northwest ISD from a young age, with the academic-focused Destination Imagination program remaining a favorite among many families. The district’s athletics and fine arts programs have won multiple state championships in recent years, with some student-athletes even advancing to the professional ranks and Olympic Trials after graduating.
Northwest ISD maintains a focus on art from kindergarten to graduation. The comprehensive fine arts program includes studies in the areas of:
- Art
- Band
- Choir
- Dance
- Debate
- Elementary Music
- Music Theory
- Orchestra
- Speech
- Theatre
- Cheerleading
Elementary schools introduce visual and musical programs to students, who then go on to follow their pursuits in middle and high school. Access to unique fine arts programs begins early, with middle school students able to take part in orchestra, a districtwide musical, a district middle school dance team and much more.
The district’s athletic programs also earn acclaim, regularly competing for postseason glory in a range of individual and team sports. These programs remain committed to assisting students develop positive relationships, increase academic success and build good citizenship qualities. Sports offered include:
- football
- volleyball
- basketball
- cross country
- tennis
- wrestling
- swimming and diving
- soccer
- softball
- baseball
- golf
- track and field
- athletic training.
To support all its programs, Northwest ISD maintains excellence in schools and facilities, including unique offerings such as a state-of-the-art aquatics center and an outdoor learning center. The Aquatic Center — with space to accommodate five high school swim teams — was designed on NISD’s central campus to provide the most convenient access for the district’s 234 square-mile boundaries. NISD’s aquatic center will further the advancement of the district’s swimming and diving programs and offer a variety or community benefits including water safety courses, swimming lessons, first responder training and rehabilitation services.
When families arrive in Northwest ISD, they’ll see a commitment to kids immediately.