14031 Gemma
San Antonio, TX 78253

My two grandchildren are in this school and it is impressive how much they have learned and how the teachers work 1:1 with them to achieve their goals. The dual language program is excellent.

I would not recommend William J Brennan High School based on my experience as a parent.My daughter has an IEP, and I do not feel the school provided the communication, meetings, or support that should be expected for a student with documented educational needs. As a parent, I should not have to repeatedly seek answers or feel ignored when it comes to my child’s education and safety.I also have serious concerns about the overall school environment and student safety. There have been ongoing concerns involving drugs and safety issues, and I do not feel families are being properly informed or reassured. Parents deserve transparency when there are serious concerns that may affect their children.In addition, my interactions with the front office staff have been very disappointing. I felt dismissed, disrespected, and not treated like a partner in my child’s education. It often felt like the school was more concerned with appearances than addressing real concerns from parents and students.I strongly encourage other parents to ask detailed questions before sending their child here, especially about IEP support, safety procedures, drug-related concerns, parent communication, and how the school responds when families raise concerns.Student safety, respect for families, and proper support for students with IEPs should be a priority every day. There have been drug-related safety concerns, including an incident involving a student medical emergency/overdose in a bathroom. What concerned me even more was the lack of transparency and communication with families afterward. Parents deserve honesty and timely information when serious incidents happen on campus. NO GO SERIOUSLY.

We are a military family and move every 2-3 years. We landed at Bernal for 7th and 8th grade and from day 1 my daughter found a group of friends and enjoyed her classes (especially band and engineering). This is by far the largest school we have attended yet it felt personal. We found the school welcoming to outsiders. The school counselors do an amazing job integrating military kids, starting with a welcome tour and a monthly club. The school was given the Purple Star designation. We are sad to move on but will remember our Bernal experience fondly.