Summary
Brenham High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Brenham, Texas, with a total enrollment of 1,560 students. The school is part of the Brenham Independent School District, which is ranked 566 out of 961 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Brenham High School has consistently been ranked in the middle to lower range of Texas high schools, with a current ranking of 941 out of 1,974 high schools and a 3-star rating.
Brenham High School has maintained a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 91.9% to 94.3% over the past few years, which is above the state average. The school's dropout rate has also been low, ranging from 0.8% to 1.6% in recent years, better than the state average. However, the school's performance on STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) exams has been mixed, with strengths in Biology and U.S. History but weaknesses in Algebra I, English I Reading, and English II Reading compared to state and district averages. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with White and Gifted and Talented students generally performing better than the state average, while Asian, African American, Hispanic, English Language Learner, Special Education, and Low Socioeconomic Status students tend to perform below the state average.
Compared to nearby schools, Bellville High School has a higher statewide ranking and a 3-star rating, with a higher graduation rate and lower dropout rate than Brenham High School. However, Brenham High School outperforms Bellville High School on some STAAR EOC exams. Round Top-Carmine High School, a small rural school, has consistently been ranked among the top high schools in Texas, with a 5-star rating and significantly higher student performance on STAAR assessments compared to Brenham High School. In contrast, Somerville High School has a lower statewide ranking and a 1-star rating, with generally lower academic performance than Brenham High School.
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