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:
- $58M Awarded in student scholarships for the Class of 2024
- $522,000 Earned by Spring Branch FFA students (2024)
- 1,662 Industry-based certificates earned (2023-2024)
- 938 Advanced Placement® (AP) Scholars and AP Capstone AP recipients (2024)
- 133 College Board® National Recognition Program academic honors (2024)
- 27 National Merit Semifinalists (2023-2024)
- 70+ Students recognized by College Board® National Programs (2024)
- 7 Medal winners at National Visual Arts Scholastic Event (2024)
- 148 Student Regional Scholastic Art & Writing Awards (2023)
- 12 Students earned All-State honors for musical performance (2023)
- 8 Tommy Tune awards (2023)
- 15 Student artists recognized by the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo; $175,000 in scholarships (2024)
- 6 Texas PTA Reflections Excellence Awards (2023)
- 10 Region 4 Teacher of the Year winners (1989-2023)
- 4 Texas Teacher of the Year winners
- 3 Kinder Excellence in Teaching Award for SBISD educators (Since 2016) (2016
- Dr. Jennifer Blaine recognized with Bob Grossman Leadership in School Communications Award
- Spring Forest Middle School earns Promising Practices award for High School Ready program (2024)
- 2 high schools recognized on College Board®'s 2024 AP School Honor Roll
Recent district-wide honors and accolades:
- H-E-B Excellence in Education Award Large District Finalist (2025)
- SBISD leads Houston area in achievement on State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (2024)
- SBISD 2017 Bond Project awarded Stars of Distinction for Excellence (2024-25)
- SBISD earns Superior Achievement in Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) for 23rd consecutive year (2024)
- SBISD awarded Certificate of Achievement of Excellence in Financial Reporting for 32nd consecutive year
- SBISD scores in 92nd percentile for District Relative Performance Percentile (2024)
- SBISD named CTE District of Distinction by Career and Technical Association of Texas (CTAT)
- 9 Texas School Public Relations Association awards (2023-2024)
- 7 National School Public Relations Association awards (2024)
- H-E-B Excellence in Education Award Large District Finalist (2023)
- Texas Art Education Association’s (TAEA) District of Distinction award for fourth consecutive year (2024)
- Texas Association of School Business Officials (TASBO) - Award of Merit for Purchasing Operations (2012-2024)