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 331 students in grades 9-12, Brentwood Sr. 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). 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 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 331 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Brentwood SHS's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Pittsburgh, PA, encompassing approximately 1.5 square miles. The average distance from the school to the edge of the zone is about 0.7 miles, with the furthest edge located 1.1 miles away, making for a typical drive of 5-10 minutes.
- 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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Brentwood Sr. High School's student population of 331 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
331 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1915
School Calendar
School Rankings
Brentwood Sr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% 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 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1477 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
55%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
71%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.6%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
59%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Mascot
Brentwood Bear
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brentwood Sr. High School's ranking?
Brentwood Sr. High School is ranked #1477 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% 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 87.5%.
How many students attend Brentwood Sr. High School?
331 students attend Brentwood Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Brentwood Sr. High School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brentwood Sr. High School?
Brentwood Sr. High School has a student ration of 11:1, 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 10/10/2025
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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