James Earl Rudder H S in Bryan, TX

At a glance

Reported students

1,697

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

127.89

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

13.3:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Texas high enrollment

79th percentile

Compared with 1,941 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

473

James Earl Rudder H S: 1,697 reported students.

State peer staffing position

45th percentile

13.3:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 1,723
Teachers (FTE): 125.26
Student–teacher ratio: 13.8:1

What the reported data says about James Earl Rudder H S

James Earl Rudder H S is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Bryan. It is one of 26 current school records connected to Bryan ISD. NCES reports 1,697 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,941 high schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 431 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 79th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.3:1, close to the Texas median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (65%) and Black (18.6%). English learners represent 26.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 21 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking James Earl Rudder H S

1How do the reported 13.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 127.89 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 26.3%
Students with disabilities: 16%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 81.7%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 5
Nurses (FTE): 1.87
Psychologists (FTE): 0.5
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White14%
Hispanic65%
Black18.6%
Asian0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Multiracial1.7%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

21 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Travis B Bryan H S

High · Grades 09–12

2,426 reported students

Bryan Collegiate H S

High · Grades 09–12

465 reported students

The Mary Catherine Harris School-School of Choice

High · Grades 07–12

195 reported students

Disciplinary Alternative Educational Progam (DAEP)

High · Grades 07–12

81 reported students

Stephen F Austin

Middle · Grades 07–08

1,177 reported students

Arthur L Davila Middle

Middle · Grades 07–08

983 reported students

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Public schools near James Earl Rudder H S

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Travis B Bryan H S High · Bryan ISD	09–12	2,426	2.4 mi
Bryan Collegiate H S High · Bryan ISD	09–12	465	2.5 mi
Disciplinary Alternative Educational Progam (DAEP) High · Bryan ISD	07–12	81	2.9 mi
The Mary Catherine Harris School-School of Choice High · Bryan ISD	07–12	195	2.9 mi
Cvhs Accelerated Academy High · College Station ISD	10–12	23	5.3 mi
College View H S High · College Station ISD	09–12	95	5.3 mi

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Frequently asked questions about James Earl Rudder H S

What grades does James Earl Rudder H S serve?

James Earl Rudder H S reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Bryan ISD.

How many students attend James Earl Rudder H S?

James Earl Rudder H S reported 1,697 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 79th percentile among 1,941 Texas high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,723 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at James Earl Rudder H S?

The calculated ratio is 13.3:1, based on 1,697 students and 127.89 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is James Earl Rudder H S a public, charter, or magnet school?

James Earl Rudder H S is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Bryan ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of James Earl Rudder H S students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

81.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is James Earl Rudder H S in?

James Earl Rudder H S is part of Bryan ISD, based in Bryan, TX, which operates 26 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near James Earl Rudder H S?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Travis B Bryan H S (2.4 mi), Bryan Collegiate H S (2.5 mi), Disciplinary Alternative Educational Progam (DAEP) (2.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.