Brownwood High School is a public high school located in Brownwood, Texas, United States. It is part of the Brownwood Independent School District located in central Brown County, and is classified as a 4A school by the UIL. For the 2021-2022 school year, the school was given a "B" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 943 students in grades 9-12, Brownwood High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 943 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brownwood High School's student population of 943 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
943 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
School Rankings
Brownwood High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brownwood High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4304 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
43%
53%
Black
5%
13%
White
47%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brownwood High School's ranking?
Brownwood High School is ranked #4304 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Brownwood High School often compared to?
Brownwood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Early High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brownwood High School?
The graduation rate of Brownwood High School is 93%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Brownwood High School?
943 students attend Brownwood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Brownwood High School students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brownwood High School?
Brownwood High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Brownwood High School offer ?
Brownwood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Brownwood High School part of?
Brownwood High School is part of Brownwood Independent School District.
School Reviews
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I was bullied severely when I attended that school district years ago and nothing was done because the kids that did it were either football player, kids of well off parents or teacher's kids. It has taken me years to heal those emotional and mental scars.
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