Brenham J High School
Tel:
(979)277-3830
- Brenham J High School serves 749 students in grades 7-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 77% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 74% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72%.
Top Placements
Brenham J High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Brenham J High School's student population of 749 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 749 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 56 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Brenham J High School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Brenham J High School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank | #3776 out of 7,879 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 77% | 78% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 74% | 72% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 2% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 34% | 52% |
| Black | 19% | 13% |
| White | 44% | 28% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.66 | n/a |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 45% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Brenham Isd School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Brenham J High School is Pride Academy (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Base Alternative Campus (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Base Alternative Campus (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Brenham Base Alternative Campus Alternative School
Grades: 5-8
0.3 miles
711 East Mansfield
Brenham, TX 77833
(979)277-3700 0.3 5-8 n/a - Brenham Brenham Middle School Grades: 5-6 | 706 students
0.6 miles
1600 S Blue Bell Rd
Brenham, TX 77833
(979)277-3845 0.6 5-6 706 - Brenham Pride Academy Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 35 students
0.6 miles
1301 S Market
Brenham, TX 77833
(979)277-3890 0.6 9-12 35 - Brenham Success Bound 7th & 8th Grades Middle School Alternative School
Grades: 7-8 | 25 students
0.6 miles
1301 S Maket St
Brenham, TX 77833
(979)277-6500 0.6 7-8 25 - Brenham Alton Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 604 students
0.7 miles
1210 S Market St
Brenham, TX 77834
(979)277-3870 0.7 PK-4 604
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