Market Overview for New Braunfels High School
There are 60 active listings in New Braunfels High School with a median list price of $427K and a median sold price of $411K.
Homes average 99 days on market.
Over the past 30 days, 14 homes have sold, with 158 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $292.
About New Braunfels High School
New Braunfels High School, in New Braunfels Independent School District, serves grades 9-12 from a campus at 2551 Loop 337 North, New Braunfels, TX 78130. The mascot is the Unicorns; school colors are Royal Blue and White. The principal is Gregory Hughes. The school enrolled approximately 1,990 students for the most recent reporting year, with a pupil-teacher ratio of approximately 18:1.
New Braunfels High School traces its founding to 1845, the year New Braunfels was settled by German-Texan immigrants — making NBHS one of the oldest continuously operating high schools in Texas. State titles include team tennis (2007 in 4A; 2008-2013 in 5A; 2015 in 6A), girls bowling (2003, 2007), girls cross country (1993-1995 in 4A), baseball (2006 in 4A), and volleyball (2000, 2005 in 4A).
The campus offers Advanced Placement courses, dual credit, fine arts (band, choir, orchestra, theatre), CTE pathways, and a UIL Class 5A athletics slate. Notable Unicorn alumni include Olympic basketball coach Nell Fortner, NFL coach Kliff Kingsbury, Sixpence None the Richer lead singer Leigh Nash, MLB players Bryce Miller and Jordan Westburg (both class of 2017), and former NFL guards Terry Tausch and Geoff Hangartner.
NBISD operates 16 campuses (10 ES + 2 MS + 2 HS + 1 ECC) serving approximately 9,779 students (2023-2024). NBISD earned a "B" overall TEA accountability rating in 2022. District administration is at 1000 North Walnut in New Braunfels.
Living in New Braunfels High School
The New Braunfels High School attendance zone covers central, southern, and downtown New Braunfels including the Gruene Historic District and the Comal River corridor. The campus sits at 2551 Loop 337 North — NBHS traces its founding to 1845, the year New Braunfels was settled by German immigrants, making it one of the oldest continuously operating high schools in Texas.
NBISD-zoned neighborhoods include downtown New Braunfels along the Comal River, the Gruene Historic District along the Guadalupe River, and master-planned communities such as Veramendi, Voss Farms, Highland Grove, and Wasser Ranch. Established neighborhoods cluster near the historic Sophienburg / Main Plaza area downtown. (Note: New Braunfels has TWO districts — NBISD and Comal ISD — so address-level lookup is required.)
Day-to-day retail centers on the Loop 337 / I-35 frontage in New Braunfels (H-E-B Plus, Walmart, Target, Creekside Town Center), downtown Main Plaza, and the historic Gruene shopping district. Healthcare access centers on Resolute Baptist Hospital on Creekside Crossing and Christus Santa Rosa Hospital New Braunfels.
Outdoor recreation defines the area. The Comal River — about 2.5 miles long, among the shortest navigable rivers in the United States — flows through Landa Park and Prince Solms Park. Schlitterbahn New Braunfels (the original Schlitterbahn waterpark, opened 1979) sits along the Comal River, and the Wurstfest grounds in Landa Park host the annual German-Texan heritage festival each November since 1961.
Things to Do in New Braunfels High School
- Comal River & Landa Park: Comal River — about 2.5 miles long, among the shortest navigable rivers in the United States — flows through Landa Park (196-acre New Braunfels park with a spring-fed pool, miniature train, Olympic pool) and Prince Solms Park.
- Gruene Historic District: Gruene Hall — opened 1878, the oldest continuously operating dance hall in Texas — anchors the historic Gruene district along the Guadalupe River, plus the Gristmill River Restaurant, antique shops, and tubing-outfitter access points.
- Schlitterbahn New Braunfels: The original Schlitterbahn waterpark (opened 1979) along the Comal River — one of the largest waterparks in the United States.
- Wurstfest: Annual 10-day German-Texan heritage festival in Landa Park since 1961.
- Sophienburg Museum & downtown Main Plaza: The Sophienburg Museum documents the city's 1845 German-Texan settlement history; downtown Main Plaza retains its 19th-century commercial-and-civic core.
Major Employers in New Braunfels High School
- New Braunfels Independent School District (Education): NBISD admin at 1000 North Walnut plus 16 campuses serving ~9,779 students.
- Resolute Baptist Hospital (Healthcare): Acute-care hospital on Loop 337 in New Braunfels.
- Christus Santa Rosa Hospital New Braunfels (Healthcare): Acute-care hospital in New Braunfels operated by Christus Health.
- Schlitterbahn New Braunfels (Hospitality / Entertainment): Original Schlitterbahn waterpark — major seasonal employer.
- City of New Braunfels (Local Government): Municipal government for the city, serving 90,403 residents at the 2020 Census.
Frequently Asked Questions
What grades does New Braunfels High School serve?
New Braunfels High School serves grades 9-12 in New Braunfels Independent School District. The school enrolled approximately 1,990 students for the most recent reporting year, with a pupil-teacher ratio of approximately 18:1.
Where is New Braunfels High School located?
New Braunfels High School is at 2551 Loop 337 North, New Braunfels, TX 78130.
What is New Braunfels High School's mascot?
The New Braunfels High School mascot is the Unicorns; school colors are Royal Blue and White.
When did New Braunfels High School open?
New Braunfels High School traces its founding to 1845, the year New Braunfels was settled by German-Texan immigrants — making NBHS one of the oldest continuously operating high schools in Texas. State titles include team tennis (2007 in 4A; 2008-2013 in 5A; 2015 in 6A), girls bowling (2003, 2007), girls cross country (1993-1995 in 4A), baseball (2006 in 4A), and volleyball (2000, 2005 in 4A).
What programs does New Braunfels High School offer?
New Braunfels High School offers Advanced Placement courses, dual credit, fine arts (band, choir, orchestra, theatre), CTE pathways, and a UIL Class 5A athletics slate.
Who are some notable New Braunfels High School alumni?
Notable Unicorn alumni include Olympic basketball coach Nell Fortner, NFL coach Kliff Kingsbury, Sixpence None the Richer lead singer Leigh Nash, MLB players Bryce Miller and Jordan Westburg (both class of 2017), and former NFL guards Terry Tausch and Geoff Hangartner.
