Brackenridge High School in San Antonio, Texas on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Brackenridge High School is an urban public school in San Antonio, Texas that is part of San Antonio Independent School District. It serves 1,656 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 15.6:1. Its teachers have had 56 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades 9 - 12

1,656 Students

106 Teachers

400 Eagleland Dr

San Antonio, TX 78210 View local requests

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Brackenridge High School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

96%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Brackenridge High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 17, 2025

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