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#2846 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 33% in state

Brenham H S

High School · Brenham ISD · Brenham, TX

A Brenham ISD high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

P O BOX 1147, Brenham, TX 77834

  • Math 51% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 51% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 94.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.5Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.19 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.9Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency51% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency51% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+7.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-3.3 pts
Overall Proficiency51% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-1.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile55th
College Readiness6.9Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate94%
AP Participation23.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.6Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13:1
District spending per student$12,623
Chronic Absenteeism25.4%

Students at Brenham H S score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency51%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency51%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 51% in 2024.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
84%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
79%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
84%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
73%
ELA
61%
2014
Math
66%
ELA
63%
2015
Math
69%
ELA
51%
2016
Math
73%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
38%
2018
Math
48%
ELA
44%
2019
Math
48%
ELA
44%
2020*
Math
50%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
50%
ELA
45%
2024
Math
51%
ELA
51%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

49.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Brenham H S sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 25Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,579/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Brenham), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
23.1% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics24sports offered
12 boys'·12 girls'·44 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Citadel Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.9privatePK–112.5 mi41Compare →
Trinity Charter School - Brenham CampusCharter · enrollment unverified7.46–124.3 mi36Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Brenham ISD

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#3 of 7
District spending per student
$12,623NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Brenham H S is listed in BRENHAM ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Brenham H S

Brenham H S is a public high school in Brenham, TX, part of Brenham ISD, serving approximately 1,560 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,846 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Brenham H S

What grades does Brenham H S serve?

Brenham H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Brenham H S?

Brenham H S has an enrollment of approximately 1,560 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Brenham H S?

The student-teacher ratio at Brenham H S is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Brenham H S rank in TX?

Brenham H S ranks #2,846 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Brenham H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Brenham H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Brenham H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Brenham H S has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Brenham H S a charter school?

No, Brenham H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Brenham H S a Title I school?

No, Brenham H S is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brenham H S?

49.3% of students at Brenham H S qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,560
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers (FTE)
120
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Washington County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.4%
4-Year Graduation
94.0%
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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