Summary:
The Brenham Independent School District (Isd) is served by a single high school, Brenham High School, which educates students in grades 9 through 12 with a total enrollment of 1,544 students.
Brenham High School is a school on a clear upward trajectory, having improved its state ranking from the 49th percentile to the 57th percentile over the last three years, now earning a 3-star rating. The school demonstrates notable academic strengths in U.S. History and Algebra I, where it outperforms the state average by over 8 and 5 percentage points, respectively. However, it faces challenges in English I Reading and Biology, where proficiency rates fall below the state average. Despite these academic hurdles, the school maintains a strong graduation rate of 93.5% and a very low dropout rate of 0.4%, suggesting effective support systems for students. With a student-teacher ratio of 14.1:1 and nearly half of its students (48.38%) economically disadvantaged, the school's consistent improvement in state rankings is a positive indicator of its ability to serve a diverse student body effectively.
Key metrics for Brenham High School include a per-student spending of $10,893 and a standout performance in U.S. History, where 78.25% of students were proficient compared to the state average of 70.17%. The school's improving state rank, from 1007th out of 1990 schools to 861st out of 2009, highlights a positive trend. This combination of rising academic performance, a strong graduation rate, and effective resource allocation makes Brenham High School a solid choice for families in the district, particularly for those valuing consistent progress and strong support for students from all economic backgrounds.
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