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Brennan High School

Q: Is Brennan High School a good school?

Brennan High School ranks 567 th of 2009 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

567^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,009 Texas High Schools

Better than 72% of Texas high schools

Summary

Brennan High School in San Antonio, TX, is a large public high school serving 2,965 students in grades 9-12 within the Northside Independent School District (Isd), and it stands out for its exceptional graduation rate of 98.7% and consistent academic performance in subjects like Biology, English, and U.S. History, though it faces a notable challenge with Algebra I proficiency.

Brennan is a high-performing school that excels at preparing students for graduation, with a dropout rate of just 0.2%—far better than the district average. It consistently scores above district and state averages in core subjects like Biology (78.67% proficient) and English I (67.99% proficient), and it is particularly effective at supporting its Hispanic and African American students, ranking in the top 25-30% of the state for these groups. However, the school has a persistent weakness in Algebra I, with proficiency rates hovering around 24% in recent years, which is the lowest among nearby schools like Harlan High School (46.26%) and Taft High School (36.97%). This contrast suggests a need for targeted math support, as Algebra I is a gateway to higher-level math and college readiness.

Compared to its "sister schools" in the area—Sotomayor High School and Harlan—Brennan leads in English I and Biology but lags in Algebra I, highlighting distinct instructional strengths. The school also operates efficiently, with a student-teacher ratio of 17:1 and lower per-student spending ($7,989) than many peers, achieving strong results with a lean budget. However, there is a concerning trend for Gifted and Talented students, whose performance dropped to the 45th percentile, suggesting a need to refocus on challenging its highest-achieving learners. Overall, Brennan is a solid choice for families seeking a school with high graduation rates and strong literacy-based academics, but parents should be aware of the Algebra I gap and consider how the school supports advanced students.

2,965

Students ?

17.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,442

Per pupil spending ?

33.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2400 Cottonwood Way
San Antonio, TX 78253

(210) 398-1250

District: Northside Independent School District (Isd)

Feeder schools for Brennan High School:

Elementary:	Behlau Elementary
	Galm Elementary
	Lieck Elementary
	Mora Elementary
	More...
	Ott Elementary
Middle:	Luna Middle

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

62.8%

White:

15.2%

African American:

13.7%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 76th percentile in 2016 → 72nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Texas average (68% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓99% graduate within 4 years

✓Above the Texas median (72nd percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Algebra I scores 30 pts below the Texas average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school68%

District avg67%

Texas avg62%

567^th of 2,009

Texas public high schools ?

Top 28%▼ down 4 pts since 2016

From top 24% (2016) to top 28% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

7^th of 13High Schools in the Northside Independent School District (Isd)

475^th of 951Northside Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	64.1	567 of 2009	71.8%	★★★★☆
2025	64.4	566 of 1974	71.3%	★★★★☆
2024	64.7	564 of 1990	71.7%	★★★★☆
2023	60.3	671 of 1961	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	60.2	596 of 1876	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	62.3	593 of 1861	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	72.0	329 of 1857	82.3%	★★★★☆
2018	67.3	399 of 1797	77.8%	★★★★☆
2017	70.2	346 of 1777	80.5%	★★★★☆
2016	68.6	421 of 1762	76.1%	★★★★☆
2015	69.6	412 of 1743	76.4%	★★★★☆
2014	73.6	291 of 1734	83.2%	★★★★☆
2013	71.7	319 of 1652	80.7%	★★★★☆
2012	74.4	173 of 1603	89.2%	★★★★☆
2011	66.7	526 of 1672	68.5%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	61.8	302 of 1086	72.2%	★★★★☆
2025	65.5	181 of 834	78.3%	★★★★☆
2024	67.2	231 of 1065	78.3%	★★★★☆
2023	65.5	256 of 1069	76.1%	★★★★☆
2022	68.0	217 of 1031	79.0%	★★★★☆
2021	70.3	214 of 1020	79.0%	★★★★☆
2019	69.8	224 of 1024	78.1%	★★★★☆
2018	72.8	186 of 1013	81.6%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	73.2	119 of 556	78.6%	★★★★☆
2025	58.4	184 of 428	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	57.2	248 of 530	53.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	56.0	258 of 525	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	53.3	260 of 507	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	56.0	230 of 488	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	65.3	164 of 487	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	65.4	173 of 486	64.4%	★★★☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	65.0	357 of 1837	80.6%	★★★★☆
2021	44.9	863 of 1829	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	75.1	217 of 1810	88.0%	★★★★☆
2018	63.9	355 of 1784	80.1%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	50.1	477 of 1195	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	48.9	405 of 1153	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	54.3	415 of 1437	71.1%	★★★★☆
2023	52.9	439 of 1371	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	57.9	312 of 1278	75.6%	★★★★☆
2021	61.4	275 of 1195	77.0%	★★★★☆
2019	56.2	326 of 1136	71.3%	★★★★☆
2018	49.8	376 of 1113	66.2%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	63.5	548 of 1936	71.7%	★★★★☆
2025	56.7	524 of 1504	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	58.9	634 of 1880	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	61.1	621 of 1891	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	63.5	514 of 1841	72.1%	★★★★☆
2021	62.9	575 of 1815	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	71.6	357 of 1798	80.1%	★★★★☆
2018	69.3	384 of 1781	78.4%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	58.4	661 of 1206	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2025	66.5	346 of 964	64.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	62.6	566 of 1182	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	64.3	484 of 1172	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	64.7	521 of 1177	55.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	69.0	340 of 1145	70.3%	★★★★☆
2018	63.8	498 of 1137	56.2%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	65.3	432 of 1860	76.8%	★★★★☆
2025	60.6	388 of 1453	73.3%	★★★★☆
2024	60.8	477 of 1805	73.6%	★★★★☆
2023	62.6	497 of 1820	72.7%	★★★★☆
2022	59.8	509 of 1762	71.1%	★★★★☆
2021	64.2	460 of 1743	73.6%	★★★★☆
2019	72.6	293 of 1714	82.9%	★★★★☆
2018	67.8	350 of 1691	79.3%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	60.0	541 of 1937	72.1%	★★★★☆
2025	57.2	418 of 1513	72.4%	★★★★☆
2024	53.0	668 of 1884	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	53.5	705 of 1897	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	51.4	731 of 1847	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	57.0	622 of 1848	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	72.6	261 of 1818	85.6%	★★★★☆
2018	63.0	410 of 1794	77.1%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	61.0	613 of 1954	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	60.0	451 of 1515	70.2%	★★★★☆
2024	57.8	629 of 1891	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	57.0	675 of 1913	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	53.7	721 of 1853	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	58.7	634 of 1840	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	69.0	376 of 1824	79.4%	★★★★☆
2018	62.7	493 of 1803	72.7%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	64.1	218 of 713	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	62.3	177 of 598	70.4%	★★★★☆
2024	56.8	270 of 731	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	56.9	245 of 677	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	47.6	310 of 664	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	54.9	241 of 588	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	75.8	115 of 604	81.0%	★★★★☆
2018	49.8	278 of 582	52.2%	★★★☆☆

Pacific Islander

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2024	63.1	11 of 28	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	61.3	12 of 31	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	85.0	7 of 31	77.4%	★★★★☆
2019	96.3	2 of 34	94.1%	★★★★★
2018	21.5	30 of 34	11.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	52.0	563 of 1581	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	61.8	314 of 1299	75.8%	★★★★☆
2024	60.7	408 of 1548	73.6%	★★★★☆
2023	67.4	277 of 1478	81.3%	★★★★☆
2022	59.7	358 of 1418	74.8%	★★★★☆
2021	51.7	488 of 1382	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	81.3	123 of 1357	90.9%	★★★★★
2018	62.0	305 of 1347	77.4%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	62.2	507 of 1584	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	59.4	411 of 1294	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	58.0	541 of 1556	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	60.2	553 of 1576	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	63.1	436 of 1525	71.4%	★★★★☆
2021	54.9	640 of 1510	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	70.7	322 of 1526	78.9%	★★★★☆
2018	68.2	352 of 1539	77.1%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

At Risk (2022)81st percentile+12 vs school

Asian (2026)79th percentile+7 vs school

Hispanic (2026)77th percentile+5 vs school

African American (2026)72nd percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)72nd percentile~ school

Female (2026)72nd percentile~ school

Multi-racial (2026)69th percentile~ school

Male (2026)69th percentile-3 vs school

White (2026)68th percentile-4 vs school

Special Education (2026)64th percentile-7 vs school

Pacific Islander (2024)61st percentile-11 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)60th percentile-12 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)45th percentile-27 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

U.S. History82%+12 vs state

Biology79%+8 vs state

English II Reading69%+9 vs state

English I Reading68%+13 vs state

Algebra I24%-30 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2026)	STAAR EOC Biology (2026)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2026)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2026)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2026)	STAAR Reading (2026)			STAAR Mathematics (2026)		STAAR Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
Brennan High School	Public	9-12	2400 Cottonwood Way	San Antonio	78253	Bexar County	Northside Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(210) 398-1250	2,965	174	17.0	33.6%	450 (15.2%)	407 (13.7%)	1,862 (62.8%)	84 (2.8%)	1 (0.0%)	8 (0.3%)	153 (5.2%)	64.1	567^th of 2009 public high schools	71.8%		64.4	566^th of 1974 public high schools	71.3%	1	24.4	78.7	68.0	69.1	82.2							$8,442
Taft High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	11600 Culebra Rd	San Antonio	78253	Bexar County	Northside Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	No	(210) 397-6000	2,670	158	16.8	33.2%	479 (17.9%)	229 (8.6%)	1,768 (66.2%)	62 (2.3%)	8 (0.3%)	6 (0.2%)	118 (4.4%)	64.7	552^nd of 2009 public high schools	72.5%		61.3	636^th of 1974 public high schools	67.8%	84	37.0	78.5	63.3	73.6	79.5							$8,844
Stevens High School	Public	9-12	600 Ellison N	San Antonio	78251	Bexar County	Northside Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(210) 397-6450	2,546	170	14.9	61.1%	237 (9.3%)	167 (6.6%)	2,049 (80.5%)	28 (1.1%)	5 (0.2%)	3 (0.1%)	57 (2.2%)	43.5	1137^th of 2009 public high schools	43.4%		39	1188^th of 1974 public high schools	39.8%	51	34.1	72.2	51.1	57.4	59.8							$9,190
Warren High School	Public	9-12	9411 Military Dr W	San Antonio	78251	Bexar County	Northside Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(210) 397-4200	2,542	155	16.3	41.8%	313 (12.3%)	180 (7.1%)	1,919 (75.5%)	68 (2.7%)	3 (0.1%)	7 (0.3%)	52 (2.0%)	61.5	646^th of 2009 public high schools	67.8%		64.1	574^th of 1974 public high schools	70.9%	72	31.4	77.4	62.8	68.7	79.7							$9,391
Alternative High School	Public	9-12	144 Hunt Ln	San Antonio	78245	Bexar County	Northside Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(210) 397-7080	159	28	5.6	49.1%	19 (11.9%)	19 (11.9%)	110 (69.2%)	7 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	3 (1.9%)								(n/a)												$25,744
Sotomayor High School	Public	9-12	12801 Tall Timber Ln	San Antonio	78254	Bexar County	Northside Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(210) 398-2700	2,627	146	18.0	30.6%	450 (17.1%)	252 (9.6%)	1,701 (64.8%)	95 (3.6%)	1 (0.0%)	8 (0.3%)	120 (4.6%)	67.7	484^th of 2009 public high schools	75.9%		69.9	418^th of 1974 public high schools	78.8%	66	42.5	80.0	66.0	74.0	83.0							$8,678
Idea Mays College Preparatory	Public, Charter	6-12	1210 Horal Rd	San Antonio	78245	Bexar County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 529-3200	748	43	17.3	70.2%	50 (6.7%)	63 (8.4%)	609 (81.4%)	12 (1.6%)	4 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	8 (1.1%)	30.3	1479^th of 2009 public high schools	26.4%		47.7	969^th of 1974 public high schools	50.9%	510	18.0	43.4	45.2	53.2	76.0	50.4	48.6	43.1	19.2	13.6	12.8	$11,338
Harlan High School	Public	9-12	14350 Culebra Rd	San Antonio	78253	Bexar County	Northside Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(210) 398-2200	2,778	157	17.7	28.6%	509 (18.3%)	349 (12.6%)	1,653 (59.5%)	74 (2.7%)	6 (0.2%)	12 (0.4%)	175 (6.3%)	68	478^th of 2009 public high schools	76.2%		69.7	424^th of 1974 public high schools	78.5%	54	46.3	78.8	68.9	73.6	80.8							$8,838
Sst Hill Country College Prep High School	Public, Charter	7-12	9202 W Loop 1604 N Building 2	San Antonio	78254	Bexar County	School Of Science And Technology Discovery	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(210) 688-9759	387	30	12.7	43.9%	94 (24.3%)	21 (5.4%)	224 (57.9%)	32 (8.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.6%)	77	280^th of 2009 public high schools	86.1%					(n/a)	69.0	84.2	83.5	97.1	96.3	100.0	76.8	84.2		59.5	47.9	$3,719
Lighthouse High	Public, Charter	9-12	8138 Westshire Dr	San Antonio	78227	Bexar County	Lighthouse Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 236-7693	88	5	17.3	84.1%	13 (14.8%)	1 (1.1%)	72 (81.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	22.2	1625^th of 2009 public high schools	19.1%		8.1	1814^th of 1974 public high schools	8.1%	189	14.8	52.4	30.8	38.5	66.7

Frequently Asked Questions about Brennan High School

What is the racial makeup of Brennan High School?

Students at Brennan High School are 63% Hispanic, 15% White, 14% African American, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

What schools feed into Brennan High School?

Brennan High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Behlau Elementary
Elementary : Galm Elementary
Elementary : Lieck Elementary
Elementary : Mora Elementary
Elementary : Ott Elementary
Middle : Luna Middle

What district is Brennan High School in?

Northside Independent School District (Isd)

How many students attend Brennan High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 2,965 students attended Brennan High School.

Is Brennan High School a good school?

Brennan High School ranks 567^th of 2009 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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