Early College High School

Hello Steele Nation!

Thank you for your interest in the Steele Early College High School in Northwest ISD! We are looking forward to adding new students to our talented cohort of exceptional ECHS students. By exceptional we mean students with academic and career goals, students who want to learn and explore new ideas, students with the desire to attend college, students who see education as their path to success, and students who want to push themselves to create their future. Our Steele ECHS students are always looking to increase their Competitive Advantage focused on academics, certifications, internships/experiences, leadership, volunteering, and service. 

We Are Steele!

Todd Rogers  

#ProudPrincipal

• Round One

  • Enrollment Request Link opens September 02 and closes October 17, 2025 (midnight)

  • Students will be notified of acceptance by October 31, 2025.

• Round Two

  • This round is dependent on if we have open spots available. If spots are not available, students will be added to the waitlist.

    • Enrollment Request Link – October 18 and closes November 21, 2025 (midnight).

    • Students will be notified of acceptance by December 18th, 2025.

• Round Three – Final Round

  • This round is dependent on if we have open spots available. If spots are not available, students will be added to the waitlist.

  • Enrollment Request Link – November 22 and closes March 27, 2026 (midnight).

  • Students will be notified of acceptance by April 03, 2026.

• Enrollment Request to Join Steele ECHS in January 2026 (Current 9th graders)

  • Enrollment is dependent on available spots and lottery process. If spots are not available, students will be added to the waitlist.

  • Enrollment Request Link opens September 02 and closes November 09, 2025 (midnight).

  • Students will be notified of acceptance by November 21, 2025.

• Enrollment Request to Join Steele ECHS in August 2026 (Current 9th graders)

  • This round is dependent on if we have open spots available. If spots are not available, students will be added to the waitlist.

    • Enrollment Request Link – November 10th and closes March 29, 2026 (midnight).

    • Students will be notified of acceptance by April 17, 2026.

The enrollment request link is open for current 8th graders to start August 2026 or current 9th graders to start August 2026. 

Click HERE to complete the online enrollment request

Students have four opportunities to complete the enrollment request form to join Steele Early College High School. The first opportunity is the Fall semester of 8th grade (this is the main enrollment opportunity), the second is the Spring semester of 8th grade (if openings are available), the third opportunity is Fall semester of 9th grade for the Spring semester (January) (if openings are available), and Spring semester of 9th grade year for the Fall semester of Sophomore year (if openings are available). There are no opportunities to join Steele ECHS after the start of 10th grade in August. 

Early College High School is an innovative approach for high school students to earn both a high school degree and their college Associate's degree. Students can earn up to 60 college hours. At Steele Early College High School we work with students to focus on Academics, Industry Certifications, Internships/Experience, Community Service, Leadership, and Preparation for College. Steele is a small college campus experience focused on students working on a Competitive Advantage for their future. 

Why choose Steele Early College High School?

• Students can earn tuition-free college credit that also satisfies high school requirements.

• Depending on when students start the program, they can earn an associate degree at the same time as their high school diploma.

• Students start courses at TCC once they meet college-readiness standards. If college-ready, students may start college courses their freshman year.

• Students attend college classes during the day either at Steele, online, or at TCC campus.

• Students can access TCC support services including college advising, career counseling and free tutoring. 

• Steele Early College High School is an outstanding value and investment of time and effort for our students. At Texas colleges, the average cost for 60 hours of college credit is $51,252. The cost for Steele Early College High School is $0! There is no cost for tuition, transportation or textbooks.

This amazing program offers:

• Enrollment in TCC dual credit classes at NO COST to the student or family. 

• The opportunity to complete an Associate Degree in General Studies (60 credits) or the Texas Core Curriculum (42 credits).

• Enrollment in college readiness and academic support class.

• Core classes that still allow for participation in elective classes.

• Parent and student education on applying to college, being successful in college, & financing college.

• Family and school partnership.

• Regularly scheduled progress monitoring to discuss academic progress.

• TCC, Steele, and NISD staff members available to help support student advocacy.

2025 - 2026 School Year

Wednesday, September 02 Steele ECHS Enrollment Request Opens for Fall 2026 semester. Round One from September 02 through October 17. 

Friday, October 17 End of Round One for Enrollment Requests. Enrollment Request Due by Midnight. 

Saturday, October 18 Steele ECHS Enrollment Request Opens for Round Two (October 18 - November 21).

Friday, October 31 Round One - Students will receive enrollment notification by October 31st.

Friday, November 21 End of Round Two for Enrollment Requests. Enrollment Request Due by Midnight.

Thursday, December 18 Round Two - Students will receive enrollment notification by December 18th. 

Saturday, November 22 Steele ECHS Enrollment Request Opens for Round Three (November 22  - March 27, 2026)

Friday, March 27, 2026 End of Round Three for Enrollment Requests. Enrollment Request Due by Midnight. 

Friday, April 03, 2026 Round Three - Students will receive enrollment notification by the April 3rd, 2026. 

July, 2026 Summer Bridge - All incoming 9th grade ECHS students (Class of 2030). Two days, dates to be determined.