THE MARY CATHERINE HARRIS SCHOOL-SCHOOL OF CHOICE
195 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
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.
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.
195
Total Students
19.0
Full-Time Teachers
10.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
86.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic | 132 |
| Black | 44 |
| Two or More | 7 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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Hispanic132 (67.7%)
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Black44 (22.6%)
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White11 (5.6%)
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Two or More7 (3.6%)
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American Indian1 (0.5%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Alternative School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | N/A |
| Shared Time Status: | N/A |
| District: | BRYAN ISD |
| Phone: | (979)209-2812 |
| Website: | http://mcharris.bryanisd.org/ |
| Grade Range: | 7th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 195 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 19.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 10.3 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 166 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 3 |
Grades Taught
Grade 7
1
Grade 8
4
Grade 9
26
Grade 10
45
Grade 11
62
Grade 12
57
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 1 |
| Grade 8 | 4 |
| Grade 9 | 26 |
| Grade 10 | 45 |
| Grade 11 | 62 |
| Grade 12 | 57 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 90 | 46.2% |
| Male | 105 | 53.8% |
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