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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·NEW BRAUNFELS ISD·NCES 483237003591

NEW BRAUNFELS H S

2551 LOOP 337 N, NEW BRAUNFELS, TX 78130 · (830) 627-6000 · Comal County
GRADES 09–12HIGH12-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL1,990 STUDENTS
Enrollment
1,990
High
DISTRICT 962 · STATE 796
Student : Teacher
17.9:1
111 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.1:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
26%
523 students
DISTRICT 41% · STATE 65%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
362
Grade 10
392
Grade 11
662
Grade 12
574
Student demographics
White
99950%
DISTRICT 44% · STATE 24%
Hispanic
86744%
DISTRICT 49% · STATE 54%
Black
302%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 13%
Asian
211%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 6%
Two+
623%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 3%
Native American
60%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Pacific Islander
50%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
1,05053%
Female
94047%

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Test scores

STAAR 2023-24 . % Meets Grade Level or Above
Reading
66.0%
TX avg 51.8% . +21.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
38.0%
TX avg 42.0% . +5.0pp since 2020
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
52.0%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
62.4%
based on TX schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-10.4pp
below demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
1,990
+177 (+10%) vs 2017
% White
50%
was 52%
% Hispanic
44%
was 43%
% Black
2%
was 3%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About NEW BRAUNFELS H S

NEW BRAUNFELS H S is a senior high of large scale in NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas, operated by NEW BRAUNFELS ISD, hosting 1,990 students in grades 9 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 796 students per school, that is 150% larger than typical.

Within NEW BRAUNFELS ISD, which oversees 15 schools and 9,893 students, NEW BRAUNFELS H S is one campus in the system.

For racial and ethnic makeup, NEW BRAUNFELS H S records that the most-represented group is White (50%), with the rest of the student body spread across multiple groups; the rest looks like 44% Hispanic, 3% multiracial. By comparison, Comal County as a whole is about 71% White, so the school skews meaningfully less White than its surroundings.

Looking at the economic backdrop, NEW BRAUNFELS H S records 111 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 17.9:1. The state averages around 15.1:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. An estimated 26% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy.

With demographic context factored in, NEW BRAUNFELS H S performs roughly as the BeatsExpectations model predicts for a school with this FRL share. The predicted value is around 62.4%, the actual is 52.0%, a residual of -10.4 points.

Across the wider county, the surrounding county (Comal County) shows that median household income runs about $101,889, 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 4% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Comal County runs 49 public schools (combined enrollment of about 29,653 students), of which NEW BRAUNFELS H S is one.

Nearest neighbor: SEELE EL, around 0.9 miles off. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around NEW BRAUNFELS H S. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts NEW BRAUNFELS H S at 7th of 8; the average score across the group is 61.9%.

NEW BRAUNFELS H S operates from an inner-city location.

Looking at the recent track record. NEW BRAUNFELS H S's enrollment has rose 10% since 2018, when it stood at 1,813 (now 1,990).

Inside the community feed, recent activity here tends to focus on science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.

Comal County at a glance

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Population
183,826
Census ACS
Median income
$101,889
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
43%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
49
29,653 students

Quick facts

School name
NEW BRAUNFELS H S
District
NEW BRAUNFELS ISD
Address
2551 LOOP 337 N, NEW BRAUNFELS, TX 78130
Phone
(830) 627-6000
County
Comal County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
1,990
Teachers (FTE)
111
Student–teacher ratio
17.9:1
Free/Reduced lunch
523 (26%)
Locale
12-City: Mid-size
NCES ID
483237003591
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About NEW BRAUNFELS H S
What is the total enrollment at NEW BRAUNFELS H S?
NEW BRAUNFELS H S enrolls approximately 1,990 students in grades 09-12.
Is NEW BRAUNFELS H S an elementary, middle, or high school?
NEW BRAUNFELS H S is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does NEW BRAUNFELS H S have?
NEW BRAUNFELS H S employs 111 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.9:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at NEW BRAUNFELS H S?
At NEW BRAUNFELS H S, the student body is approximately 50% White, 44% Hispanic, 2% Black, 1% Asian, 3% Two or more.
What district is NEW BRAUNFELS H S in?
NEW BRAUNFELS H S is part of NEW BRAUNFELS ISD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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