Enrollment
2,436
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Clute, TX
Brazoswood H S
Federal NCES profile for Brazoswood H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 69/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481119000584
👥 S:T ratio 43
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brazoswood H S earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Clute · Resource Index
- 69
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 49.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Brazoswood H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brazoswood H S ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Clute, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
170.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.6%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Brazoswood H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Brazoswood H S
Brazoswood H S is a large high school in Clute, Texas, enrolling 2,436 students.
At 14.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 49.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,436 students.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 90% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 170 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #4, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (51%) and White (37%) (diversity index 60/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 28 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 183 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Brazosport Isd also operates Clute Int (1,002 students) and Brazosport H S (841 students) alongside Brazoswood H S.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Brazoswood H S compares
Brazoswood H S on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.6% | ▼ 20% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,436 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,436
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in Texas - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$12,612
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors13.3 FTE
Per 183 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
308
in-school suspensions + 145 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.3%
White 36.8%
African American 6.7%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.6, Brazoswood H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 28
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brazosport Isd, which includes Brazoswood H S.
$12,612
Per student
-8%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 76.0%
State 10.1%
Federal 13.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Brazoswood H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clute Int | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brazosport H S | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bess Brannen El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rasco Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Jackson Int | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brazoswood H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,002
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 841
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,436 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Brazoswood H S
How many students attend Brazoswood H S?
Brazoswood H S has 2,436 students enrolled. It is a high school in Clute, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brazoswood H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Brazoswood H S is 14.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 9% 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 Brazoswood H S?
49.6% of students at Brazoswood H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brazoswood H S?
The largest demographic group at Brazoswood H S is Hispanic or Latino at 51.3% of enrollment, in Clute, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brazoswood H S?
Brazoswood H S has a Resource Investment Index of 69/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Brazoswood H S rank among public schools in Clute?
By Resource Investment Index, Brazoswood H S ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Clute, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Clute on the city page.
Is Brazoswood H S a good school?
Brazoswood H S earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Brazosport Isd?
Besides Brazoswood H S, Brazosport Isd also operates Clute Int (1,002 students), Brazosport H S (841 students), and Bess Brannen El (747 students). See the Brazosport Isd district page for the complete list.
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