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New Brighton Area High School vs. Rochester High School

Should you attend New Brighton Area High School or Rochester 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
New Brighton Area High School
3202 43rd St
New Brighton, PA 15066
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Rochester High School
540 Reno Street
Rochester, PA 15074
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

New Brighton Area High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Rochester High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 375 students in grades 9-12, New Brighton Area High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (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 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 227 students in grades 9-12, Rochester 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
375 students
227 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at New Brighton Area 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 Rochester High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at New Brighton Area High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rochester High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
17 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at New Brighton Area 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 Rochester High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at New Brighton Area High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New Brighton Area 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 Rochester High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Rochester Area 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

#812 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 30%)
#2498 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of New Brighton Area 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 Rochester High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Top 50% in PA)
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at New Brighton Area High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New Brighton Area 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 Rochester High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Rochester Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
65-69%
(Top 30% 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 New Brighton Area High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New Brighton Area 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 Rochester High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Rochester Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
<50%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at New Brighton Area High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New Brighton Area 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 Rochester High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Rochester Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 50% in PA)
80-89%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of New Brighton Area High School with the average graduation rate observed in the New Brighton Area 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 Rochester High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Rochester Area 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 New Brighton Area High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Rochester High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
99
58
Grade 10 Students
93
46
Grade 11 Students
100
64
Grade 12 Students
83
59

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at New Brighton Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New Brighton Area 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 Rochester High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Rochester Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2017-18 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at New Brighton Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New Brighton Area 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 Rochester High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Rochester Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
5%
24%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at New Brighton Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New Brighton Area 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 Rochester High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Rochester Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
76%
64%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at New Brighton Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New Brighton Area 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 Rochester High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Rochester Area 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
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at New Brighton Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New Brighton Area 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 Rochester High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Rochester Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.40
0.53
This chart showcases the diversity score of New Brighton Area High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New Brighton Area 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 Rochester High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Rochester Area 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
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at New Brighton Area High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New Brighton Area 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 Rochester High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Rochester Area 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%
(17-18 School Year Data)
3%
(17-18 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at New Brighton Area High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New Brighton Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2017-18 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Rochester High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Rochester Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2017-18 school year.
 
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