Northwest ISD Will Open Davis High School in 2027
The new campus near North Riverside Drive will serve 3,200 students with a Diamondback mascot.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Secondary Education
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Northwest ISD has officially selected the Diamondback as the mascot for its future Davis High School, which is scheduled to open in 2027. The school will be located in North Fort Worth, providing much-needed capacity for a district where existing high schools are currently at or near their limits.
Why it matters
The addition of this facility is a strategic response to rapid district growth that has pushed current campus populations to capacity. Opening this school helps manage local family logistics and ensures that incoming students have adequate classroom space and resources.
The new 3,200-student campus will feature school colors of maroon, black, and white. Over 1,000 middle school students participated in the May 2026 mascot vote to reach the final selection.
The players
Northwest ISD
The local school district managing enrollment and facility expansion for families in North Fort Worth.
University Interscholastic League
The governing body responsible for organizing and regulating extracurricular academic and athletic competitions for Texas public schools.
The details
Located off North Riverside Drive near Interstate 35, the campus will initially operate on an outlaw schedule for all team sports during its inaugural season. The district plans to petition the University Interscholastic League for sports placement starting in the 2027-28 school year, with participation in the full UIL realignment expected by 2028. Officials anticipate the school will operate as a Class 5A campus.
Timeline
May 2026: Middle school students voted for the school mascot.
2027: Davis High School is set to open.
2027-28 school year: Davis individual sports enter UIL districts.
2028: Davis will participate in the UIL realignment.
The Home Front
The opening of Davis High School mirrors the broader regional trend of infrastructure development to keep pace with enrollment growth in North Texas districts. By aligning with the University Interscholastic League realignment process, the school ensures its athletic programs are structured to match its future Class 5A capacity.
Families living in North Fort Worth should monitor upcoming district zoning announcements to see if their address falls within the new attendance boundaries. Keep an eye on school board updates to track construction progress and registration timelines as the 2027 opening approaches.
The takeaway
The selection of the Diamondback mascot marks a milestone for the North Fort Worth community as it prepares for the 2027 school year. Parents with children entering high school should keep this campus on their radar for future planning, noting its projected Class 5A status.
Further reading
Families can track ongoing developments for the new campus on the Secondary Education page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
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