Serving 897 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (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 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 897 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pittsburgh Brashear High School serves the west part of Pittsburgh, PA, covering an attendance zone of approximately 12.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 4.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pittsburgh Brashear High School's student population of 897 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
897 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1976
School Rankings
Pittsburgh Brashear 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 Pittsburgh Brashear High School is 0.73, which is more 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
#2488 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
10%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
42%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
23%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
88%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)66.8%
23.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
3%
3%
Showing 2007–2016. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Gold
School Mascot
Bull
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 #2488 out of 2,733 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 27% 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 88%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Pittsburgh Brashear High School?
897 students attend Pittsburgh Brashear High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Pittsburgh Brashear High School students are Black, 23% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pittsburgh Brashear High School part of?
Pittsburgh Brashear High School is part of Pittsburgh 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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