THE MARY CATHERINE HARRIS SCHOOL-SCHOOL OF CHOICE

THE MARY CATHERINE HARRIS SCHOOL-SCHOOL OF CHOICE is a Title I public high school that is part of the BRYAN ISD school district, located in BRYAN, TX with about 207 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 18 teachers, THE MARY CATHERINE HARRIS SCHOOL-SCHOOL OF CHOICE has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The Mary Catherine Harris School, located in Bryan, Texas, is an alternative educational institution within the Bryan Independent School District designed to provide a flexible and supportive environment for students who may struggle in traditional high school settings. Serving as a "School of Choice," it focuses on providing non-traditional pathways to graduation, catering to students who need a different pace, schedule, or approach to academics to complete their diploma requirements.

The school is characterized by its emphasis on personalized learning and credit recovery, allowing students to work through curricula in a way that fits their individual lives. By prioritizing a smaller, more intimate learning community, the school seeks to reduce the barriers that often lead to absenteeism or dropout, instead fostering resilience and academic persistence. Ultimately, the Mary Catherine Harris School plays a vital role in the district’s mission to ensure that all students, regardless of their personal challenges, have a viable and structured path toward achieving their high school graduation.

For more information, contact THE MARY CATHERINE HARRIS SCHOOL-SCHOOL OF CHOICE at (979) 209-2812 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.