Serving 195 students in grades 7-12, The Mary Catherine Harris School-school Of Choice 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 195 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 72% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
The Mary Catherine Harris School-school Of Choice's student population of 195 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
195 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Children First. Always.
School Rankings
The Mary Catherine Harris School-school Of Choice 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 The Mary Catherine Harris School-school Of Choice is 0.49, which is less 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
#7949 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
68%
54%
Black
22%
13%
White
6%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
72%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Mary Catherine Harris School-school Of Choice's ranking?
The Mary Catherine Harris School-school Of Choice is ranked #7949 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Mary Catherine Harris School-school Of Choice?
The graduation rate of The Mary Catherine Harris School-school Of Choice is 72%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend The Mary Catherine Harris School-school Of Choice?
195 students attend The Mary Catherine Harris School-school Of Choice.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of The Mary Catherine Harris School-school Of Choice students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of The Mary Catherine Harris School-school Of Choice?
The Mary Catherine Harris School-school Of Choice has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does The Mary Catherine Harris School-school Of Choice offer ?
The Mary Catherine Harris School-school Of Choice offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is The Mary Catherine Harris School-school Of Choice part of?
The Mary Catherine Harris School-school Of Choice is part of Bryan Independent School District.
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