Brentwood High School is a public high school located in Brentwood, Pennsylvania, outside of Pittsburgh, that serves students in grades 9 through 12. It is part of the Brentwood Borough School District. The school building also includes Brentwood Middle School, which houses the district's students in grades 6–8.
Serving 345 students in grades 9-12, Brentwood Sr. High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 345 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brentwood Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Brentwood Sr. High School's student population of 345 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
345 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Rankings
Brentwood Sr. High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brentwood Sr. High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#436 out of 2733 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
5%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
12%
14%
White
70%
61%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brentwood Sr. High School's ranking?
Brentwood Sr. High School is ranked #436 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Brentwood Sr. High School often compared to?
Brentwood Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Baldwin Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brentwood Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Brentwood Sr. High School is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Brentwood Sr. High School?
345 students attend Brentwood Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Brentwood Sr. High School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brentwood Sr. High School?
Brentwood Sr. High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Brentwood Sr. High School offer ?
Brentwood Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Brentwood Sr. High School part of?
Brentwood Sr. High School is part of Brentwood Borough School District.
School Reviews
2 2/28/2012
Administrators are shoddy
Students are racist
I would warn all international parents to not send your kids here - your kids will be bullied. The students are even racist to their own countrymen.
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