Spring Branch ISD is frequently recognized by state and national groups for its people and its programs.
The district consistently earns top awards for its financial management and stewardship. Likewise, Spring Branch ISD (SBISD) honors its own through a competitive Teacher of the Year and Principal of the Year process, and frequently recognizes individuals and teams who exemplify the district's Core Values through awarding #IAMSBISD medallions.
Recent student and staff honors and accolades:
- 28 National Merit Semifinalists for 2025-2026 (September 2025)
- 11 state medal winners at Texas Art Education Association (TAEA) visual arts contests (June 2025)
- 2 students win national PTA Awards of Excellence (May 2025)
- More than $500,000 earned by Spring Branch FFA students (February 2025)
- 27 National Merit Semifinalists for 2023-2024 (October 2024)
- $58M awarded in student scholarships for the Class of 2024 (June 2024)
- 133 College Board® National Recognition Program academic honors (November 2024)
- 2 high schools recognized on College Board®'s 2024 AP School Honor Roll (November 2024)
- Spring Forest Middle School earns promising practices award for High School Ready program (October 2024)
- 70+ students recognized by College Board® national programs (October 2024)
- 938 Advanced Placement® (AP) Scholars and AP Capstone AP recipients (September 2024)
- Dr. Jennifer Blaine recognized with Bob Grossman Leadership in School Communications Award (April 2024)
- 4 student artists recognized by the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo School Art Auction; $114,000 in scholarships (April 2024)
- 1,662 Industry-based certificates earned (2023-2024)
- 8 Tommy Tune awards (May 2023)
- 4 Texas Teacher of the Year winners
- 148 student regional Scholastic Art & Writing awards (February 2023)
- 12 students earned All-State honors for musical performance (January 2023)
- 6 Texas PTA Reflections Excellence Awards (2023)
- 3 Kinder Excellence in Teaching Award for SBISD educators (Since 2016) (2019, 2018, 2016)
- 10 Region 4 Teacher of the Year winners (1989-2023)
Recent district-wide honors and accolades:
- 2017 Bond Program projects honored with Stars of Distinction (September 2025)
- Texas Art Education Association’s (TAEA) District of Distinction award for fifth consecutive year (July 2025)
- 8 campuses recognized on Educational Results Partnership (ERP) Honor Roll (May 2025)
- Texas Association of School Business Officials (TASBO) - Award of Merit for Purchasing Operations for 14th consecutive year (April 2025)
- H-E-B Excellence in Education Award as Large District finalist (January 2025)
- SBISD named CTE District of Distinction by Career and Technical Association of Texas (CTAT) (January 2025)
- SBISD leads Houston area in achievement on State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (November 2024)
- SBISD earns Superior Achievement in Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) for 23rd consecutive year (October 2024)
- SBISD scores in 92nd percentile for District Relative Performance Percentile (October 2024)
- SBISD awarded Certificate of Achievement of Excellence in Financial Reporting for 32nd consecutive year (September 2024)
- SBISD 2017 Bond Project awarded Stars of Distinction for Excellence (September 2024)
- 7 National School Public Relations Association awards (July 2024)
- 9 Texas School Public Relations Association awards (March 2024)
- H-E-B Excellence in Education Award as Large District finalist (January 2023)