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Baldwin Sr. High School vs. Brentwood Sr. High School

Should you attend Baldwin Sr. High School or Brentwood Sr. High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Baldwin Sr. High School
4653 Clairton Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Brentwood Sr. High School
3601 Brownsville Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15227
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
n/a

Brentwood Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 2,019 students in grades 7-12, Baldwin 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 26% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 345 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 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).
Grades Offered
7-12
9-12
Total Students
2,019 students
345 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Baldwin Sr. High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Brentwood Sr. High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Baldwin Sr. High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Brentwood Sr. High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
113 teachers
29 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Baldwin Sr. High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Brentwood Sr. High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Baldwin Sr. High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Baldwin-Whitehall School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Brentwood Sr. High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Brentwood Borough School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1567 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
#1477 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Baldwin Sr. High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Brentwood Sr. High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
26%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Baldwin Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Baldwin-Whitehall School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brentwood Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Brentwood Borough School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
62%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 20% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Baldwin Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Baldwin-Whitehall School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brentwood Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Brentwood Borough School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
44%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Baldwin Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Baldwin-Whitehall School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brentwood Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Brentwood Borough School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
95%
(Top 30% in PA)
≥95%
(Top 10% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Baldwin Sr. High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Baldwin-Whitehall School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Brentwood Sr. High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Brentwood Borough School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Baldwin Sr. High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Brentwood Sr. High School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
327
-
Grade 8 Students
350
-
Grade 9 Students
329
90
Grade 10 Students
346
78
Grade 11 Students
305
87
Grade 12 Students
362
90

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
17%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Baldwin Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Baldwin-Whitehall School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Brentwood Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Brentwood Borough School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
2%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Baldwin Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Baldwin-Whitehall School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Brentwood Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Brentwood Borough School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
6%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Baldwin Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Baldwin-Whitehall School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Brentwood Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Brentwood Borough School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
70%
70%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Baldwin Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Baldwin-Whitehall School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Brentwood Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Brentwood Borough School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Baldwin Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Baldwin-Whitehall School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Brentwood Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Brentwood Borough School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.48
0.49
This chart showcases the diversity score of Baldwin Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Baldwin-Whitehall School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Brentwood Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Brentwood Borough School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
53%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Baldwin Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Baldwin-Whitehall School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Brentwood Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Brentwood Borough School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Baldwin Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Baldwin-Whitehall School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Brentwood Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Brentwood Borough School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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