BROWNSVILLE ISD

District Overview
Situated in the vibrant midsize city setting of the Brownsville-Harlingen metropolitan area, Brownsville Independent School District (ISD) serves as a major educational hub in South Texas. Headquartered at 1900 Price Road in Brownsville, Texas, this open, traditional public school district operates 52 campuses offering a continuous educational pathway from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, in addition to adult education opportunities. The district supports a total enrollment of 36,140 students—comprising 18,593 young men and 17,547 young women—reflecting a rich cultural demographic that includes 35,613 Hispanic students alongside White, Asian, Black, American Indian, and Pacific Islander representation.

To maintain high instructional quality and comprehensive operational support across its 52 schools, Brownsville ISD employs a robust workforce totaling more than 11,370 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This dedicated professional network includes approximately 4,853 FTE teachers, over 705 FTE instructional aides, and more than 5,814 FTE support staff members who manage administrative, operational, and student services. Educational engagement remains strong throughout every stage of learning, from an expansive early childhood program serving over 3,300 pre-kindergarteners to a substantial secondary division of more than 11,600 high school students preparing for higher education and career pathways. Families, students, and educational researchers can explore the district's programs further by visiting their website at www.bisd.us or contacting the central administrative office at (956) 548-8011.
52
Total Schools
36,140
Total Students
4,853.2
Full-Time Teachers
7.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BROWNSVILLE ISD
Demographic Student Count
White377
Hispanic35,613
Black45
Asian84
Two or More8
American Indian8
Pacific Islander5
  • Hispanic
    35,613 (98.5%)
  • White
    377 (1.0%)
  • Asian
    84 (0.2%)
  • Black
    45 (0.1%)
  • Two or More
    8 (0.0%)
  • American Indian
    8 (0.0%)
  • Pacific Islander
    5 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in BROWNSVILLE ISD
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary31
Middle10
High9
Other7
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:52
Students:36,140*
Teachers (FTE):4,853.2*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.5
Schools in BROWNSVILLE ISD
Found 57 Schools
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th