Enrollment
27
High
DISTRICT 165 · STATE 796
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·RAUL YZAGUIRRE SCHOOLS FOR SUCCESS·NCES 480002223011
Bryss Academy High School
2250 N CORIA, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520 · (956) 574-7100 · Cameron County
GRADES 09–09HIGH12-CITYCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL27 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
8.1:1
3 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.1:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
96%
26 students
DISTRICT 95% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 27 | 100% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
STAAR 2025-26 . % Meets Grade Level or AboveReading
82.0%
TX avg 54.5% . -1.0pp since 2024
What this means: On the STAAR, Texas's statewide test, about 82 of every 100 students at this school read at grade level. The Texas average is about 55 of 100. Reading scores are down about 1 points since 2024.
Performance levels, 2025-26
| Subject | Masters Grade Level | Meets Grade Level | Approaches Grade Level | Did Not Meet Grade Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 9.0% | 73.0% | 14.0% | 4.0% |
Share of tested students at each STAAR level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
STAAR results by year
| School year | Reading | Mathematics |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 82.0% | N/A |
| 2024-25 | 83.0% | 67.0% |
% Meets Grade Level or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Bryss Academy High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Cameron County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 27 | #1,802 of 2,107 | #34 of 46 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
About Bryss Academy High School
Bryss Academy High School runs as a small high school in BROWNSVILLE, Texas. It educates 27 students in grade 9. The typical figure for high schools in Texas is about 796 students.
Across its 8 schools, RAUL YZAGUIRRE SCHOOLS FOR SUCCESS enrolls 1,991 students. Bryss Academy High School is one of those schools.
Most students at Bryss Academy High School are Hispanic: 100% of enrollment. The county population is about 89% Hispanic.
At Bryss Academy High School, 3.4 full-time-equivalent teachers work with students, a ratio of about 8.1:1. That ratio is under the 15.1:1 average for high schools in Texas. Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch make up 96% of enrollment. Compared with the 84% average for public schools in Cameron County, the school's rate is higher.
Within Cameron County, median household income is about $52,601, 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 21% of people live in poverty. The public schools of Cameron County number 187 and enroll about 97,392.
The nearest other public school, Bryss Academy, is less than a tenth of a mile away. The count of other public schools within five miles is at least 8.
The school's locale code, City: Mid-size, means it is inside a principal city with a population between 100,000 and 250,000. The school is classified as a charter school in federal data.
Parents and students can post about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news at Bryss Academy High School. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Cameron County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
426,120
Census ACS
Median income
$52,601
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
22%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
21%
Below federal line
Schools in county
187
97,392 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in RAUL YZAGUIRRE SCHOOLS FOR SUCCESS
- Bryss AcademyElementary · 555 students
- Pstem AcademyElementary · 482 students
- Early College T-STEM AcademyHigh · 303 students
- Early College STEM AcademyMiddle · 275 students
- Ryss STEM Academy at First Friends PasadenaElementary · 147 students
- North East STEM AcademyMiddle · 133 students
Other schools in BROWNSVILLE
- Veterans Memorial Early College High SchoolHigh · 2,216 students
- Rivera Early College High SchoolHigh · 2,150 students
- Hanna Early College High SchoolHigh · 2,039 students
- Lopez Early College High SchoolHigh · 1,739 students
- Pace Early College High SchoolHigh · 1,621 students
- Porter Early College High SchoolHigh · 1,543 students
Nearby schools
- Bryss Academy0.0 mi · 555
- Stell Middle School0.3 mi · 733
- Triumph Public High Schools-Brownsville0.3 mi · 122
- Russell Elementary School0.9 mi · 418
- Martin Elementary School1.0 mi · 415
- Harmony Science Academy - Brownsville1.0 mi · 508
Frequently asked questions
About Bryss Academy High SchoolHow large is Bryss Academy High School?
Bryss Academy High School enrolls approximately 27 students in grades 09-09.
Is Bryss Academy High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Bryss Academy High School is a high school covering grades 09-09.
How many teachers does Bryss Academy High School have?
Bryss Academy High School employs 3 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.1:1.
What is the student diversity at Bryss Academy High School?
Student demographics at Bryss Academy High School are roughly 100% Hispanic.
Is Bryss Academy High School public or private?
Bryss Academy High School is a public K-12 school operated as a charter, overseen by RAUL YZAGUIRRE SCHOOLS FOR SUCCESS.
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