Brenham High School is a public high school located in the city of Brenham, Texas, United States. It is classified as a 5A school by the UIL. It is a part of the Brenham Independent School District located in central Washington County. In 2015, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 1,544 students in grades 9-12, Brenham High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is equal to the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,544 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Brenham High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Brenham school district, covering approximately 461.3 square miles in and around Brenham, TX. Families can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 13 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 20.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brenham High School's student population of 1,544 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 109 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,544 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
109 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Brenham High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brenham High School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4941 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
36%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
19%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
40%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
93%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.7%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Green
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brenham High School's ranking?
Brenham High School is ranked #4941 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Brenham High School often compared to?
Brenham High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Burton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brenham High School?
The graduation rate of Brenham High School is 93%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Brenham High School?
1,544 students attend Brenham High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Brenham High School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brenham High School?
Brenham High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Brenham High School offer ?
Brenham High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Brenham High School part of?
Brenham High School is part of Brenham Independent School District.
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