Brentwood Middle and High School is a public high school in Brentwood, St. Louis County, Missouri that is part of the Brentwood School District. Brentwood High School was selected as a National Blue Ribbon School in 2006.
Serving 191 students in grades 9-12, Brentwood High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 191 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brentwood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Brentwood High School's student population of 191 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
191 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Year Founded
1927
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Rankings
Brentwood High School ranks within the top 1% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brentwood High School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#14 out of 2084 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
2%
Hispanic
11%
8%
Black
20%
15%
White
52%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagles
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brentwood High School's ranking?
Brentwood High School is ranked #14 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Brentwood High School often compared to?
Brentwood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clayton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brentwood High School?
The graduation rate of Brentwood High School is 90%, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Brentwood High School?
191 students attend Brentwood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Brentwood High School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brentwood High School?
Brentwood High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Brentwood High School offer ?
Brentwood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Brentwood High School part of?
Brentwood High School is part of Brentwood School District.
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