- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brady, TX
Brady H S
Federal NCES profile for Brady H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481111000574
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brady H S earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Brady · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Texas
- 56.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Brady H S has class sizes smaller than 88% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brady H S ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Brady, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Brady H S held near 292 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.8 → 27.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 481111000574 · Brady, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
271 enr · 10.4:1 · 56.3% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Brady El (458 students)
Brady H S held near 292 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.8 → 27.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Brady H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brady El
Brady El
458 students
- This school
Brady H S
271 students
- Brady Middle
Brady Middle
206 students
What this shows Brady H S reports 271 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brady H S compares
Brady H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.4:1 | ▼ 29% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.3% | ▼ 9% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 271 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
271
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 12% in Texas - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.2%
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
$14,564
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.6 FTE
Per 169 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
62
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.0%
Hispanic or Latino 47.2%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 48.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.6, Brady H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Brady Isd reports $14,564 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brady H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brady El | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brady Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brady H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 206
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~271 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brady H S
How many students attend Brady H S?
Brady H S has 271 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brady, TX. CCD year-over-year: 300 (2022-23) → 292 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brady H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Brady H S is 10.4:1, which is 29% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 34% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brady H S?
56.3% of students at Brady H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brady H S?
The largest demographic group at Brady H S is White at 48.0% of enrollment, in Brady, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brady H S?
Brady H S has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Brady H S rank among public schools in Brady?
By Resource Investment Index, Brady H S ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Brady, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Brady Isd?
Besides Brady H S, Brady Isd also operates Brady El (458 students) and Brady Middle (206 students). See the Brady Isd district page for the complete list.