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#6922 of 8,552 schools in TX

New Braunfels H S

High School · New Braunfels ISD · New Braunfels, TX

A New Braunfels ISD high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2551 LOOP 337 N, New Braunfels, TX 78130

  • Math 38% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 66% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 95.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.0Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.12 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.4Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency38% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency66% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-5.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+11.7 pts
Overall Proficiency52% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)60% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-8.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile48th
College Readiness7.2Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%
AP Participation24.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.4:1
District spending per student$9,591
Chronic Absenteeism33.6%

Students at New Braunfels H S score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency38%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency66%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 41 points since 2019, reaching 52% in 2024.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
79%
ELA
93%
2010
Math
79%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
93%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
91%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
80%
2014
Math
65%
ELA
80%
2015
Math
55%
ELA
76%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
5%
ELA
17%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
12%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
12%
2020*
Math
53%
ELA
10%
2021*
Math
53%
ELA
10%
2024
Math
38%
ELA
66%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (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

30.4%

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 New Braunfels 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. Open the San Antonio map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 18Car-Dependent
  • Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,442/100K

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

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$84,426

Median home value

$296,300

Median rent

$1,525/mo

College educated

35.2%

Homeownership

65.9%

Poverty rate

6.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78130; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
24.6% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics8sports offered
4 boys'·4 girls'·19 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Grace Preparatory Academy of New BraunfelsPrivate · tuition3.8private6–121.7 mi162Compare →
New Braunfels Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.5privatePK–122.0 mi495Compare →
Comal AcademyEnrollment path unverified3.811–123.4 mi42Compare →
Comal Discipline CenterEnrollment path unverified5.16–123.4 mi64Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

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

New Braunfels ISD

Schools in district
16
Rank in district
#15 of 15
District spending per student
$9,591NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

New Braunfels H S is listed in NEW BRAUNFELS ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About New Braunfels H S

New Braunfels H S is a public high school in New Braunfels, TX, part of New Braunfels ISD, serving approximately 1,967 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #6,922 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about New Braunfels H S

What grades does New Braunfels H S serve?

New Braunfels H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend New Braunfels H S?

New Braunfels H S has an enrollment of approximately 1,967 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at New Braunfels H S?

The student-teacher ratio at New Braunfels H S is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does New Braunfels H S rank in TX?

New Braunfels H S ranks #6,922 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is New Braunfels H S's MySchoolScout rating?

New Braunfels H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 New Braunfels H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, New Braunfels H S has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is New Braunfels H S a charter school?

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

Is New Braunfels H S a Title I school?

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

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

30.4% of students at New Braunfels 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
1,967
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
107
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Comal County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.6%
4-Year Graduation
95.0%
Area population (ZIP 78130)
95,787
Area average commute
26.5 min
Area median age
35.9
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.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 78130; this does not measure the attendance area.
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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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