- Enrollment
- 1,706
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · San Antonio, TX
Brackenridge H S
Federal NCES profile for Brackenridge H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483873004407
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brackenridge H S earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #57 of 79
- high schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 85.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Brackenridge H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brackenridge H S ranks #57 of 79 high schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: San Antonio Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483873004407 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+88 students YoY
Brackenridge H S grew from 1,568 students in 2022-23 to 1,656 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 102.0 → 108.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+88 students YoY 483873004407 · San Antonio, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,593 enr · 15.6:1 · 85.5% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson H S (1,706 students)
Brackenridge H S grew from 1,568 students in 2022-23 to 1,656 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE added 102.0 → 108.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Brackenridge H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson H S
Jefferson H S
1,706 students
- Lanier H S
Lanier H S
1,620 students
- This school
Brackenridge H S
1,593 students
- Highlands H S
Highlands H S
1,478 students
- Burbank H S
Burbank H S
1,405 students
- Edison H S
Edison H S
1,360 students
What this shows Brackenridge H S reports 1,593 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brackenridge H S compares
Brackenridge H S is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.5% | ▲ 38% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,593 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,593
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Texas - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
62.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,971
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 319 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
57
in-school suspensions + 109 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.3%
African American 3.3%
White 2.3%
Two or More 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.8, Brackenridge H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Antonio Isd reports $13,971 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brackenridge H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lanier H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highlands H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Burbank H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edison H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brackenridge H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,620
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,478
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,405
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,360
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,593 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brackenridge H S
How many students attend Brackenridge H S?
Brackenridge H S has 1,593 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,568 (2022-23) → 1,656 (2023-24), up 88.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brackenridge H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Brackenridge H S is 15.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brackenridge H S?
85.5% of students at Brackenridge H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brackenridge H S?
The largest demographic group at Brackenridge H S is Hispanic or Latino at 93.3% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brackenridge H S?
Brackenridge H S has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Brackenridge H S rank among high schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Brackenridge H S ranks #57 of 79 high schools in San Antonio, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in San Antonio on the city page.
What other schools are in San Antonio Isd?
Besides Brackenridge H S, San Antonio Isd also operates Jefferson H S (1,706 students), Lanier H S (1,620 students), and Highlands H S (1,478 students). See the San Antonio Isd district page for the complete list.