- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481128000604
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 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 43/100 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
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Brenham H S held near 1,560 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 118.8 → 120.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 481128000604 · Brenham, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,544 enr · 13.1:1 · 44.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Brenham J H (756 students)
Brenham H S held near 1,560 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 118.8 → 120.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Brenham H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Brenham H S
1,544 students
- Brenham J H
Brenham J H
756 students
- Brenham Middle
Brenham Middle
703 students
- Krause El
Krause El
655 students
- Brenham El 512
Brenham El
512 students
- Alton El 460
Alton El
460 students
What this shows Brenham H S reports 1,544 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brenham H S compares
Brenham 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,623
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
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.
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
District finance for Brenham Isd reports $12,623 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,544 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,584 (2022-23) → 1,560 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
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 43/100 (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 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.
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.