Summary:
East Bernard High School is the sole high school serving the East Bernard Independent School District (Isd), a mid-sized institution with 302 students in grades 9-12 that consistently earns a 4-star rating from Schooldigger, placing it in the top 21% of Texas high schools.
This school stands out for its exceptional performance in most academic areas, particularly English Language Arts, where proficiency rates in English I and II Reading exceed 84%—over 30 percentage points higher than the state average. Biology and U.S. History also shine, with proficiency rates around 85%, well above state norms. The school boasts a perfect 100% graduation rate and a 0% dropout rate for the 2023-2024 school year, supported by a very low student-teacher ratio of 10.2:1, which allows for individualized attention. However, there is a notable anomaly in Algebra I, where only 29.31% of students are proficient, compared to the state average of 54.03%. This sharp contrast—especially given the school's strong performance in other subjects—suggests a specific challenge in math instruction that warrants attention.
Despite nearly 30% of students being economically disadvantaged, East Bernard High School maintains high overall achievement, ranking 349th out of 2,009 Texas high schools in the 2025-2026 school year. The school's spending per student is $12,683, and its small class sizes likely contribute to its success in most subjects. The volatility in Algebra I scores—dropping from 62.3% to 29.31% year-over-year—highlights an area for improvement, but the school's consistent excellence in reading, history, and science, combined with perfect graduation rates, makes it a strong choice for families seeking a supportive, high-performing educational environment.
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