Is Brazos High School a good school?

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

How many students attend Brazos High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 86 students attended Brazos High School.

What is the racial makeup of Brazos High School?

Students at Brazos High School are 48% Hispanic, 45% African American, 6% White, 1% Two or more races.

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:
1986^th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,868

Student/teacher ratio: 11.4

Number of students: 86

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

47.7%

African American:

45.3%

White:

5.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 96.5%

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Performance Trends

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...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 1.57. (See more...)

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.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (47.7%), African American (45.3%), White (5.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 96.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Waco Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Brazos High School is 11.4, which is the 2^nd best among 5 high schools in the Waco Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Brazos High School employs 7.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

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 Rankings:

Brazos High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

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

Waco Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Waco Independent School District (Isd) 901^st 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
2004	1.71	1407^th	1427	1.4%
2005	3.23	1403^rd	1429	1.8%
2006	5.96	1362^nd	1430	4.8%
2007	3.66	1440^th	1497	3.8%
2008	1.41	1482^nd	1510	1.9%
2009	7.82	1471^st	1539	4.4%
2010	17.42	1439^th	1568	8.2%
2011	6.65	1602^nd	1672	4.2%
2013	0.70	1643^rd	1652	0.5%
2014	1.96	1693^rd	1734	2.4%
2015	0.48	1735^th	1743	0.5%
2016	0.47	1751^st	1762	0.6%
2017	5.56	1671^st	1777	6.0%
2018	3.89	1738^th	1797	3.3%
2019	3.26	1789^th	1857	3.7%
2021	2.62	1840^th	1861	1.1%
2022	1.69	1870^th	1876	0.3%
2023	2.45	1932^nd	1961	1.5%
2024	1.57	1986^th	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
2018	23.07	989^th	1113	11.1%
2019	18.17	1064^th	1136	6.3%
2021	10.17	1189^th	1195	0.5%
2022	7.35	1275^th	1278	0.2%
2023	10.00	1311^th	1371	4.4%

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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	1037^th	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
2018	5.06	1746^th	1794	2.7%
2019	4.70	1755^th	1818	3.5%
2021	4.00	1819^th	1848	1.6%
2022	2.39	1835^th	1847	0.6%
2023	3.18	1858^th	1897	2.1%

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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
2018	3.01	1737^th	1781	2.5%
2019	1.23	1781^st	1798	0.9%
2021	2.07	1795^th	1815	1.1%
2022	0.77	1835^th	1841	0.3%
2023	1.76	1854^th	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	1136^th	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
2018	10.66	1731^st	1784	3.0%
2019	9.50	1756^th	1810	3.0%
2021	9.30	1785^th	1829	2.4%
2022	5.50	1825^th	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
2018	4.52	1766^th	1803	2.1%
2019	5.84	1739^th	1824	4.7%
2021	3.23	1808^th	1840	1.7%
2022	2.32	1840^th	1853	0.7%
2023	2.98	1876^th	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
2018	9.86	937^th	1013	7.5%
2019	6.84	980^th	1024	4.3%
2021	8.78	966^th	1020	5.3%
2022	3.03	1024^th	1031	0.7%
2023	4.68	1046^th	1069	2.2%

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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
2018	4.74	1641^st	1691	3.0%
2019	4.42	1652^nd	1714	3.6%
2021	2.79	1720^th	1743	1.3%
2022	1.69	1754^th	1762	0.5%
2023	2.82	1786^th	1820	1.9%

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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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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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	Total
2002	26	81	0	93	1	n/a	n/a	201
2003	26	81	0	93	1	n/a	n/a	201
2004	16	49	0	76	0	n/a	n/a	141
2005	22	38	0	58	0	n/a	n/a	118
2006	21	30	0	51	1	n/a	n/a	103
2007	17	22	0	69	1	n/a	n/a	109
2008	12	16	0	62	0	n/a	n/a	90
2009	9	22	0	64	0	n/a	n/a	95
2010	13	20	0	58	0	n/a	n/a	91
2011	10	24	0	71	0	0	2	107
2012	11	30	0	68	1	0	0	110
2013	18	48	0	77	0	0	1	144
2014	16	51	0	100	0	0	2	169
2015	13	65	1	118	1	0	1	199
2016	16	85	0	132	1	0	1	235
2017	10	66	0	121	0	0	1	198
2018	17	75	0	129	0	0	2	223
2019	17	80	0	124	0	0	2	223
2020	11	80	0	98	1	0	2	192
2021	8	66	0	87	0	0	1	162
2022	6	42	0	70	0	0	0	118
2023	5	39	0	41	0	0	1	86

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

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

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Brazos High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 1789^th of 1857 High schools	Ranks 1932^nd 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)	26	6	20%
End of Course Algebra I (Waco Independent School District (Isd))	59	33	26%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%
End of Course Biology (Brazos High School)	16	3	13%
End of Course Biology (Waco Independent School District (Isd))	48	30	18%
End of Course Biology (Texas)	63	57	6%
End of Course English I Reading (Brazos High School)	2	14	12%
End of Course English I Reading (Waco Independent School District (Isd))	32	33	1%
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%
End of Course English II Reading (Brazos High School)	0	7	7%
End of Course English II Reading (Waco Independent School District (Isd))	32	34	2%
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
End of Course U.S. History (Brazos High School)	20	11	9%
End of Course U.S. History (Waco Independent School District (Isd))	62	54	8%
End of Course U.S. History (Texas)	75	71	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	223	86	61.4%
African American	80	39	51.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	124	41	66.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	17	5	70.6%
Two or More Races	2	1	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	80.7%	96.5%	15.8%

Schools Near Brazos High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (2024)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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 Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Brazos High School	Public	9-12	3005 Edna Ave	Waco	76708	McLennan County	Waco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 754-9422	86	8	11.4	96.5%	5 (5.8%)	39 (45.3%)	41 (47.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	1.6	1986^th of 1987 public high schools	0.1%		2.5	1932^nd of 1961 public high schools	1.5%	54	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	11.1									$12,868	$2,257	$10,610
Challenge Academy	Public	8-12	2015 Alexander Ave	Waco	76708	McLennan County	Waco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(254) 754-0803	25	3	8.3	88.0%	2 (8.0%)	9 (36.0%)	13 (52.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.0%)	2.5	1961^st of 1987 public high schools	1.3%		1.5	1958^th of 1961 public high schools	0.2%	3	0.0	12.5	0.0	0.0
Waco Center For Youth	Public	7-12	3501 N 19th St	Waco	76708	McLennan County	Axtell Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 745-5339	39	5	7.8	92.3%	19 (48.7%)	7 (17.9%)	10 (25.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (7.7%)	16.7	1673^rd of 1987 public high schools	15.8%		11.9	1721^st of 1961 public high schools	12.2%	48	0.0	15.8	25.0	55.0	41.7		0.0	14.3		0.0	8.3	0.0	0.0	$27,156	$2,703	$24,454
Premier H S Of Waco	Public, Charter	9-12	4720 N 19th St	Waco	76708	McLennan County	Premier High Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 752-0441	156	5	30.1	76.9%	46 (29.5%)	22 (14.1%)	79 (50.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.8%)	20.1	1621^st of 1987 public high schools	18.4%		31.7	1353^rd of 1961 public high schools	31.0%	268	40.0	41.7	34.6	37.5	37.8									$6,953	$993	$5,960
Methodist Children's Home	Public, Charter	6-12	1111 Herring Ave	Waco	76708	McLennan County	University Of Texas University Charter School	Yes	No	(n/a)	No	(254) 715-0208	80	11	7.2		27 (33.8%)	28 (35.0%)	22 (27.5%)	1 (1.3%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	12.2	1750^th of 1987 public high schools	11.9%		19.3	1605^th of 1961 public high schools	18.2%	145	5.3	10.0	7.7	45.8	36.8	14.3	11.1	0.0	14.3	11.1	0.0	0.0	11.1	$20,657	$2,515	$18,142
Waco High School	Public	9-12	2020 N 42nd St	Waco	76710	McLennan County	Waco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 776-1150	2,011	151	13.3	88.0%	205 (10.2%)	625 (31.1%)	1,128 (56.1%)	9 (0.4%)	3 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	39 (1.9%)	17.3	1661^st of 1987 public high schools	16.4%		18	1628^th of 1961 public high schools	17.0%	33	22.6	30.2	28.2	36.9	51.0									$10,886	$1,568	$9,318
Harmony School Of Innovation - Waco	Public, Charter	6-12	1100 S Valley Mills Dr	Houston	76711	McLennan County	Harmony Public Schools - North Texas	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 235-0321	611	45	13.6	84.1%	62 (10.1%)	50 (8.2%)	476 (77.9%)	11 (1.8%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.6%)	31.1	1383^rd of 1987 public high schools	30.4%		30.4	1378^th of 1961 public high schools	29.7%	5	41.4	36.1	42.3	48.8	56.5	28.2	45.3	43.6	21.4	26.2	8.6	34.6	8.3	$9,084	$832	$8,252
Bosqueville High School	Public	9-12	7636 Rock Creek Rd	Waco	76708	McLennan County	Bosqueville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 757-3113	218	21	10.5	32.6%	161 (73.9%)	8 (3.7%)	46 (21.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (0.9%)	75.9	296^th of 1987 public high schools	85.1%		80.5	201^st of 1961 public high schools	89.8%	95	71.7	63.3	81.0	78.4	81.0									$12,665	$718	$11,947
Paul And Jane Meyer Public High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1020 Elm Ave Bld 500	Waco	76704	McLennan County	Rapoport Academy Public School	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 754-2288	211	23	9.3	61.6%	50 (23.7%)	48 (22.7%)	105 (49.8%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.8%)	60.4	675^th of 1987 public high schools	66.0%		65.5	546^th of 1961 public high schools	72.2%	129	45.8	51.6	73.8	85.7	57.6									$17,037	$997	$16,040
Bill Logue Detention Center	Public	7-12	2601 Gholson Rd	Waco	76704	McLennan County	Waco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(254) 754-0803	17	1	17.0	82.4%	1 (5.9%)	9 (52.9%)	6 (35.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.9%)	15.3	1693^rd of 1987 public high schools	14.8%		2.9	1906^th of 1961 public high schools	2.8%	213	0.0		40.0

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