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 195 students in grades 9-12, Brentwood High School ranks in the top 5% 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 40%). 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 46% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 195 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Brentwood High's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Saint Louis, MO, encompassing approximately 2.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the zone is about 5-10 minutes, with an average distance of 0.9 miles to the nearest edge and a maximum of 1.2 miles to the furthest edge.
- 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
School Overview
Brentwood High School's student population of 195 students has declined by 8% 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
195 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1927
School Calendar
School Rankings
Brentwood High School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brentwood High School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#21 out of 2076 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
40%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
43%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
54%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple and Gold
School Mascot
Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brentwood High School's ranking?
Brentwood High School is ranked #21 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% 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 40% 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 higher than the Missouri state average of 89.3%.
How many students attend Brentwood High School?
195 students attend Brentwood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Brentwood High School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Asian.
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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