Serving 1,094 students in grades 9-12, Pittsburgh Brashear High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,094 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pittsburgh Brashear High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Pittsburgh Brashear High School's student population of 1,094 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 99 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,094 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
99 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pittsburgh Brashear High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pittsburgh Brashear High School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1896 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
4%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
45%
14%
White
31%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pittsburgh Brashear High School's ranking?
Pittsburgh Brashear High School is ranked #1896 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Pittsburgh Brashear High School often compared to?
Pittsburgh Brashear High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pittsburgh Carrick High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pittsburgh Brashear High School?
The graduation rate of Pittsburgh Brashear High School is 85%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Pittsburgh Brashear High School?
1,094 students attend Pittsburgh Brashear High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Pittsburgh Brashear High School students are Black, 31% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pittsburgh Brashear High School?
Pittsburgh Brashear High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pittsburgh Brashear High School offer ?
Pittsburgh Brashear High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pittsburgh Brashear High School part of?
Pittsburgh Brashear High School is part of Pittsburgh SD School District.
In what neighborhood is Pittsburgh Brashear High School located?
Pittsburgh Brashear High School is located in the Beechview neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA. There are 2 other public schools located in Beechview.
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