- Enrollment
- 2,965
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · San Antonio, TX
Brandeis H S
Federal NCES profile for Brandeis H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483312011431
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brandeis H S earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #44 of 79
- high schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 26.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Brandeis H S has class sizes larger than 78% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brandeis H S ranks #44 of 79 high schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: Northside Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483312011431 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-50 students YoY
Brandeis H S held near 2,727 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-50 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 158.8 → 156.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-50 students YoY 483312011431 · San Antonio, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,657 enr · 16.8:1 · 26.2% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Brennan H S (2,965 students)
Brandeis H S held near 2,727 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-50 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 158.8 → 156.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Brandeis H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brennan H S
Brennan H S
2,965 students
- Harlan H S
Harlan H S
2,778 students
- Clark H S
Clark H S
2,750 students
- Taft H S
Taft H S
2,670 students
- This school
Brandeis H S
2,657 students
- Marshall H S
Marshall H S
2,634 students
What this shows Brandeis H S reports 2,657 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brandeis H S compares
Brandeis 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.2% | ▼ 58% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,657 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,657
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 78% in Texas - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.3%
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
$10,632
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 380 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
219
in-school suspensions + 118 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.4%
White 24.6%
Asian 9.9%
African American 5.7%
Two or More 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.8, Brandeis H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 28
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northside Isd reports $10,632 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brandeis H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brennan H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harlan H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clark H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Taft H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marshall H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brandeis H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,778
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,750
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,670
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,634
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~2,657 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brandeis H S
How many students attend Brandeis H S?
Brandeis H S has 2,657 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,777 (2022-23) → 2,727 (2023-24), nearly flat (-50).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brandeis H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Brandeis H S is 16.8:1, which is 14% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brandeis H S?
26.2% of students at Brandeis H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brandeis H S?
The largest demographic group at Brandeis H S is Hispanic or Latino at 55.4% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brandeis H S?
Brandeis H S has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Brandeis H S rank among high schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Brandeis H S ranks #44 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 Northside Isd?
Besides Brandeis H S, Northside Isd also operates Brennan H S (2,965 students), Harlan H S (2,778 students), and Clark H S (2,750 students). See the Northside Isd district page for the complete list.