Brazos High School

Summary:

Brazos High School is a small public high school in Waco, Texas, serving grades 9-12 and part of the Waco Independent School District, which is ranked 901 out of 968 districts in the state.

Despite its small size of just 86 students, Brazos High School faces significant challenges. The school consistently ranks among the lowest-performing high schools in Texas, with 0% proficiency on STAAR End-of-Course exams in most subjects. Its four-year graduation rates have been extremely low, ranging from 13.7% to 52% in recent years, and the school has had very high dropout rates, reaching as high as 36.7%. Brazos High School serves a predominantly low-income student population, with 96.51% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

In comparison, other high schools in the Waco ISD, such as University High School and Waco High School, have higher graduation rates, lower dropout rates, and better academic outcomes on STAAR exams. Despite the challenges faced by Brazos High School, the school spends a relatively high amount per student, suggesting that the issues may not be solely due to a lack of funding. Addressing the root causes of the school's underperformance and implementing effective interventions will be crucial to support student success.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 3005 Edna Ave
       Waco, TX  76708


(254) 754-9422

District: Waco Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1986th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,868 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  100

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
56.0%
African American:
38.0%
White:
6.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  97% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Brazos High School ranks worse than 99.9% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks last among 5 ranked high schools in the Waco Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 1.57. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Brazos High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (56%), African American (38%), White (6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 97% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Waco Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Brazos High School is 14.3. 2 high schools in the Waco Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Brazos High School is $12,868, which is the highest among 5 high schools in the Waco Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Brazos High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Brazos High School 1986th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Brazos High School in the ranking list.)

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Waco Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Waco Independent School District (Isd) 901st of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Brazos High School

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Rank History for all students at Brazos High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 1.71 1407th 1427 1.4%
2005 3.23 1403rd 1429 1.8%
2006 5.96 1362nd 1430 4.8%
2007 3.66 1440th 1497 3.8%
2008 1.41 1482nd 1510 1.9%
2009 7.82 1471st 1539 4.4%
2010 17.42 1439th 1568 8.2%
2011 6.65 1602nd 1672 4.2%
2013 0.70 1643rd 1652 0.5%
2014 1.96 1693rd 1734 2.4%
2015 0.48 1735th 1743 0.5%
2016 0.47 1751st 1762 0.6%
2017 5.56 1671st 1777 6.0%
2018 3.89 1738th 1797 3.3%
2019 3.26 1789th 1857 3.7%
2021 2.62 1840th 1861 1.1%
2022 1.69 1870th 1876 0.3%
2023 2.45 1932nd 1961 1.5%
2024 1.57 1986th 1987 0.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Brazos High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.07 989th 1113 11.1%
2019 18.17 1064th 1136 6.3%
2021 10.17 1189th 1195 0.5%
2022 7.35 1275th 1278 0.2%
2023 10.00 1311th 1371 4.4%
2024 7.07 1392nd 1435 3.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Brazos High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 29.37 1037th 1357 23.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Brazos High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.06 1746th 1794 2.7%
2019 4.70 1755th 1818 3.5%
2021 4.00 1819th 1848 1.6%
2022 2.39 1835th 1847 0.6%
2023 3.18 1858th 1897 2.1%
2024 3.38 1855th 1883 1.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Brazos High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.01 1737th 1781 2.5%
2019 1.23 1781st 1798 0.9%
2021 2.07 1795th 1815 1.1%
2022 0.77 1835th 1841 0.3%
2023 1.76 1854th 1891 2.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Brazos High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 0.00 1136th 1137 0.1%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Brazos High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.66 1731st 1784 3.0%
2019 9.50 1756th 1810 3.0%
2021 9.30 1785th 1829 2.4%
2022 5.50 1825th 1837 0.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Brazos High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.52 1766th 1803 2.1%
2019 5.84 1739th 1824 4.7%
2021 3.23 1808th 1840 1.7%
2022 2.32 1840th 1853 0.7%
2023 2.98 1876th 1913 1.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Brazos High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.86 937th 1013 7.5%
2019 6.84 980th 1024 4.3%
2021 8.78 966th 1020 5.3%
2022 3.03 1024th 1031 0.7%
2023 4.68 1046th 1069 2.2%
2024 4.59 1048th 1065 1.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Brazos High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.74 1641st 1691 3.0%
2019 4.42 1652nd 1714 3.6%
2021 2.79 1720th 1743 1.3%
2022 1.69 1754th 1762 0.5%
2023 2.82 1786th 1820 1.9%
2024 5.21 1740th 1804 3.5%
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Rank History for White students at Brazos High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 0.03 1552nd 1556 0.3%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Brazos High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 26 81 0 93 1 n/a n/a 0 201
2003 26 81 0 93 1 n/a n/a 0 201
2004 16 49 0 76 0 n/a n/a 0 141
2005 22 38 0 58 0 n/a n/a 0 118
2006 21 30 0 51 1 n/a n/a 0 103
2007 17 22 0 69 1 n/a n/a 0 109
2008 12 16 0 62 0 n/a n/a 0 90
2009 9 22 0 64 0 n/a n/a 0 95
2010 13 20 0 58 0 n/a n/a 0 91
2011 10 24 0 71 0 0 2 0 107
2012 11 30 0 68 1 0 0 0 110
2013 18 48 0 77 0 0 1 0 144
2014 16 51 0 100 0 0 2 0 169
2015 13 65 1 118 1 0 1 0 199
2016 16 85 0 132 1 0 1 0 235
2017 10 66 0 121 0 0 1 0 198
2018 17 75 0 129 0 0 2 0 223
2019 17 80 0 124 0 0 2 0 223
2020 11 80 0 98 1 0 2 0 192
2021 8 66 0 87 0 0 1 0 162
2022 6 42 0 70 0 0 0 0 118
2023 5 39 0 41 0 0 1 0 86
2024 6 38 0 56 0 0 0 0 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Brazos High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 201 1.0 201.0 20.4
2003 201 1.0 201.0 20.4
2004 141 3.2 44.1 19.1
2005 118 4.9 24.1 43.2
2006 103 5.0 20.6 20.4
2007 109 5.0 21.8 33
2008 90 5.0 18.0 34.4
2009 95 5.0 18.8 37.9
2010 91 5.0 18.2 68.1
2011 107 5.0 21.4 57.9
2012 110 5.0 22.0 54.5
2013 144 6.3 22.5 56.3
2014 169 7.5 22.5 65.1
2015 199 6.0 33.1 65.3
2016 235 9.0 26.1 60.9
2017 198 11.5 17.0 54
2018 223 11.5 19.2 73.5
2019 223 11.2 19.7 80.7
2020 192 11.8 16.2 93.8
2021 162 7.5 21.5 98.1
2022 118 7.5 15.6 95.8
2023 86 7.5 11.4 96.5
2024 100 6.9 14.3 97

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Brazos High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 201 1.0 201.0 20.4
2003 201 1.0 201.0 20.4
2004 141 3.2 44.1 19.1
2005 118 4.9 24.1 43.2
2006 103 5.0 20.6 20.4
2007 109 5.0 21.8 33
2008 90 5.0 18.0 34.4
2009 95 5.0 18.8 37.9
2010 91 5.0 18.2 68.1
2011 107 5.0 21.4 57.9
2012 110 5.0 22.0 54.5
2013 144 6.3 22.5 56.3
2014 169 7.5 22.5 65.1
2015 199 6.0 33.1 65.3
2016 235 9.0 26.1 60.9
2017 198 11.5 17.0 54
2018 223 11.5 19.2 73.5
2019 223 11.2 19.7 80.7
2020 192 11.8 16.2 93.8
2021 162 7.5 21.5 98.1
2022 118 7.5 15.6 95.8
2023 86 7.5 11.4 96.5
2024 100 6.9 14.3 97

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Brazos High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,340 (19.0%) $9,955 (81.0%) $12,294
2020 $2,218 (17.6%) $10,359 (82.4%) $12,577
2021 $2,257 (17.5%) $10,610 (82.5%) $12,868

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Brazos High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1789th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 1932nd of 1961 High schools
 2.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Brazos High School)266
 20%
   End of Course Algebra I (Waco Independent School District (Isd))5933
 26%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Brazos High School)163
 13%
   End of Course Biology (Waco Independent School District (Isd))4830
 18%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Brazos High School)214
 12%
   End of Course English I Reading (Waco Independent School District (Isd))3233
 1%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Brazos High School)07
 7%
   End of Course English II Reading (Waco Independent School District (Isd))3234
 2%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Brazos High School)2011
 9%
   End of Course U.S. History (Waco Independent School District (Isd))6254
 8%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students22386
 61.4%
African American8039
 51.3%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic12441
 66.9%
Pacific Islander00
White175
 70.6%
Two or More Races21
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients80.7%96.5%
 15.8%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 100 students attended Brazos High School.

Students at Brazos High School are 56% Hispanic, 38% African American, 6% White.

Brazos High School ranks in the bottom 0.1% of Texas high schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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