BRAZOS RIVER CHARTER SCHOOL

Charter School 132 Students

High School 5th - 12th

School Overview

Brazos River Charter School is a specialized educational institution located in the rural community of Nemo, Texas. As a charter school, it operates with a degree of independence from traditional school districts, allowing it to offer a unique academic environment tailored to the specific needs of its student population. The school serves students in the surrounding area, focusing on providing a personalized approach to learning that emphasizes academic progress and individual development within a smaller, more intimate campus setting.

The school is notable for its geographic location at the intersection of FM 200 and FM 199, which positions it to serve families throughout the Somervell County and Hood County regions. By maintaining a charter status, the school often implements alternative instructional methods or flexible scheduling designed to engage students who may not thrive in a traditional large-district high school environment. Overall, Brazos River Charter School functions as a vital educational resource for local families seeking a distinct, focused alternative to conventional public schooling.

132

Total Students

8.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BRAZOS RIVER CHARTER SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	93
Hispanic	25
Black	7
Two or More	7

White
93 (70.5 %)
Hispanic
25 (18.9 %)
Black
7 (5.3 %)
Two or More
7 (5.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	BRAZOS RIVER CHARTER SCHOOL
Phone:	(254)898-9226
Grade Range:	5th - 12th
Total Students:	132
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	22
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 1

Grade 7 6

Grade 8 5

Grade 9 25

Grade 10 37

Grade 11 25

Grade 12 33