2019 Upton Hill
San Antonio, TX 78253

Briscoe does a great job building a strong school community for kids. They are so intentional about providing positive school experiences that facilitate connection among students.

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.

I would caution parents—especially those with children who have ADHD or other disabilities—to ask detailed questions about how this school handles discipline and student safety.In our experience, the school failed to appropriately respond to a situation where my child’s privacy was violated and instead chose to discipline my child for a disability-related reaction. There was little evidence of investigation, accountability, or disability-informed support.Communication was delayed, and responsibility was shifted onto the child rather than addressing the underlying safety issue. This approach was not supportive, equitable, or consistent with best practices for students with disabilities.Schools should be places where children feel safe, protected, and understood. Unfortunately, that has not been our experience here.