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Brennan High School vs. Taft High School

Should you attend Brennan High School or Taft High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Brennan High School
2400 Cottonwood Way
San Antonio, TX 78253
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Taft High School
11600 Culebra Rd
San Antonio, TX 78253
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Brennan High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)

Taft High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 3,052 students in grades 9-12, Brennan High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,719 students in grades 9-12, Taft High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
3,052 students
2,719 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Brennan High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Taft High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Brennan High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Taft High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
177 teachers
156 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Brennan High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Taft High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Brennan High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Northside Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Taft High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Northside Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#4740 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
#4316 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Brennan High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Taft High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
24%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
35%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brennan High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Northside Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Taft High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Northside Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
58%
(Top 30% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
53%
(Top 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brennan High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Northside Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Taft High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Northside Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
63%
(Top 20% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
61%
(Top 20% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brennan High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Northside Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Taft High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Northside Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥99%
(Top 1% in TX)
98%
(Top 5% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Brennan High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Northside Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Taft High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Northside Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Brennan High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Taft High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
793
710
Grade 10 Students
746
728
Grade 11 Students
839
707
Grade 12 Students
674
574

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Brennan High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Northside Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Taft High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Northside Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
64%
66%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Brennan High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Northside Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Taft High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Northside Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
12%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Brennan High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Northside Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Taft High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Northside Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
16%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Brennan High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Northside Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Taft High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Northside Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Brennan High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Northside Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Taft High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Northside Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.55
0.53
This chart showcases the diversity score of Brennan High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Northside Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Taft High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Northside Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
33%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Brennan High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Northside Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Taft High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Northside Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Brennan High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Northside Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Taft High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Northside Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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