Enrollment
1,544
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Brenham, TX
Brenham H S
Federal NCES profile for Brenham H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481128000604
👥 S:T ratio 48
📚 AP courses 85
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brenham H S earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #6 of 8
- public schools in Brenham · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 44.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Brenham H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brenham H S ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Brenham, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
118.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.3%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Brenham H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Brenham H S
Brenham H S is a large high school in Brenham, Texas, enrolling 1,544 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,544 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 293 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #105.
Its student body is led by White (40%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 17 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 386 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Brenham Isd also operates Brenham J H (756 students) and Brenham Middle (703 students) alongside Brenham 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 Brenham H S compares
Brenham 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.3% | ▼ 28% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,544 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,544
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Texas - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.9%
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
$12,024
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 386 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
178
in-school suspensions + 99 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 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
White 40.2%
Hispanic or Latino 35.9%
African American 19.0%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 40.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.2, Brenham H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brenham Isd, which includes Brenham H S.
$12,024
Per student
-12%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.3%
State 23.1%
Federal 19.6%
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 Brenham H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brenham J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brenham Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Krause El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brenham El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alton El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brenham H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 703
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~1,544 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Brenham H S
How many students attend Brenham H S?
Brenham H S has 1,544 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brenham, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brenham H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Brenham H S is 13.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% 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 Brenham H S?
44.3% of students at Brenham H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brenham H S?
The largest demographic group at Brenham H S is White at 40.2% of enrollment, in Brenham, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brenham H S?
Brenham H S has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Brenham H S rank among public schools in Brenham?
By Resource Investment Index, Brenham H S ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Brenham, 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 Brenham on the city page.
Is Brenham H S a good school?
Brenham H S earns 52/100 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 Brenham Isd?
Besides Brenham H S, Brenham Isd also operates Brenham J H (756 students), Brenham Middle (703 students), and Krause El (655 students). See the Brenham Isd district page for the complete list.
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