- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brownwood, TX
Brownwood H S
Federal NCES profile for Brownwood H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481170000672
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brownwood H S earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #9 of 9
- public schools in Brownwood · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 47.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Brownwood H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brownwood H S ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Brownwood, TX.
School address
District: Brownwood Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481170000672 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Brownwood H S held near 943 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 69.3 → 70.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 481170000672 · Brownwood, TX High · MID · TRAD
935 enr · 13.6:1 · 47.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Coggin El (708 students)
Brownwood H S held near 943 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 69.3 → 70.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Brownwood H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Brownwood H S
935 students
- Coggin El
Coggin El
708 students
- Woodland Heigh
Woodland Heights El
494 students
- Northwest El
Northwest El
486 students
- Brownwood Midd
Brownwood Middle
472 students
- East El 281
East El
281 students
What this shows Brownwood H S reports 935 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brownwood H S compares
Brownwood 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.1% | ▼ 24% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 935 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
935
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 42% in Texas - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.7%
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
$12,959
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 187 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
185
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 22 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 45.8%
Hispanic or Latino 45.3%
African American 5.2%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 45.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.2, Brownwood H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Brownwood Isd reports $12,959 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brownwood H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coggin El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodland Heights El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwest El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brownwood Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brownwood H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~935 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brownwood H S
How many students attend Brownwood H S?
Brownwood H S has 935 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brownwood, TX. CCD year-over-year: 971 (2022-23) → 943 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brownwood H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Brownwood H S is 13.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% 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 Brownwood H S?
47.1% of students at Brownwood H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brownwood H S?
The largest demographic group at Brownwood H S is White at 45.8% of enrollment, in Brownwood, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brownwood H S?
Brownwood H S has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Brownwood H S rank among public schools in Brownwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Brownwood H S ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Brownwood, 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 Brownwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Brownwood Isd?
Besides Brownwood H S, Brownwood Isd also operates Coggin El (708 students), Woodland Heights El (494 students), and Northwest El (486 students). See the Brownwood Isd district page for the complete list.