BRENNAN H S

2400 COTTONWOOD WAY
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78253

3,142 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Brennan High School, located in San Antonio, Texas, is a prominent secondary school within the Northside Independent School District (NISD). Established to serve the growing population of the far west side of San Antonio, the school is known for its modern facilities and a comprehensive approach to college and career readiness. It offers a wide array of academic programs, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses and career-technical education pathways, designed to prepare students for diverse post-secondary opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, Brennan High School maintains a highly active school culture characterized by strong participation in athletics, fine arts, and various student organizations. The school often competes at a high level in extracurricular activities, fostering a strong sense of school spirit and community among its diverse student body. As part of the expansive Northside ISD, Brennan benefits from the district’s robust resources, emphasizing technology integration and student support services to ensure academic and personal success for all its students.

3,142

Total Students

175.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BRENNAN H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	527
Hispanic	1,999
Black	373
Asian	73
Two or More	156
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	12

Hispanic
1,999 (63.6 %)
White
527 (16.8 %)
Black
373 (11.9 %)
Two or More
156 (5.0 %)
Asian
73 (2.3 %)
Pacific Islander
12 (0.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	NORTHSIDE ISD
Phone:	(210)398-1250
Website:	http://nisd.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	3,142
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	175.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	823
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	174

* 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 9 779

Grade 10 901

Grade 11 766

Grade 12 696