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Public high school · Brentwood Union Free School District · Brentwood, New York

Brentwood High School

Brentwood High School rates 5.8, right at the middle of Brentwood Union Free School District's high schools, whose rated median is 5.8.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
5.8this school

5.8 on a one-to-ten scale; the Brentwood Union Free School District median is 5.8.

#3,259 of 4,744 schools in New York · Brentwood Union Free School District: 1 high schools rated, median 5.8

The brief

A Brentwood Union Free School District high school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 3,259 of 4,744 schools in New York and 10 of 17 in Brentwood Union Free School District.

Brentwood High School is listed in Brentwood Union Free School District, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math83%1,252 students tested · state average not published · 2021 EdFacts
Reading67%86 students tested · state average not published · 2021 EdFacts
Proficiency has fallen 16 points since 2018, to 75% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).2021 EdFacts; 26 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
4.4
25% of the rating
Academics
8.6
25% of the rating
College Readiness
3.9
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
6.7
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 6 sources, 2021–2024

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Brentwood High School and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

Open the New York school map to see school quality against home prices across the metro.

Getting around

Walk Score
55
Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
43
Somewhat Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
3 AP courses
7.2% participation · state average 2.4 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
5 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
76.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

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Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
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  5. Bay Shore Senior High School3.0 mi
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  6. Freshman Center1.0 mi
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  7. Brentwood High Schoolthis school
    5.8
  8. Central Islip Senior High School3.0 mi
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  9. Brentwood Residential Center2.8 mi
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Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and six rate higher than Brentwood High School among the rated peers.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

What's said publicly about Brentwood High School

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.

Brentwood High School is a secondary institution located in Brentwood, New York, on Long Island 2. It operates as part of the Brentwood Union Free School District and is noted as one of the largest high schools in New York state 2. The district serves a diverse student body representing over 50 nationalities 1. Graduates have attended universities including Yale, Cornell, and MIT 1. Recent events include the Brentwood Winter Color Guard winning a championship in April 2026 1. Additionally, a high school runner received the News 12 Scholar-Athlete Award in April 2026 1. Freshmen in the district earned college credit through a composites program in April 2026 1. The district also hosted an Autism & Neurodiversity All-Abilities Expo at the high school in April 2026 1.
Sources (2)
  1. www.brentwood.k12.ny.us
  2. en.wikipedia.org
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

What grades does Brentwood High School serve?

Brentwood High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Brentwood High School?

Brentwood High School has an enrollment of approximately 4,803 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Brentwood High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Brentwood High School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Brentwood High School rank in NY?

Brentwood High School ranks #3,259 of 4,744 schools in NY.

What is Brentwood High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Brentwood High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Brentwood High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Brentwood High School has 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Brentwood High School a charter school?

No, Brentwood High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Brentwood High School a Title I school?

No, Brentwood High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brentwood High School?

76.7% of students at Brentwood High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School facts

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
4,803
Student-teacher ratio
14.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
333
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Suffolk County
Phone
(631) 434-2204
4-year graduation
79.0%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#10 of 17
Schools in district
17
District spending per student
$27,306
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.4%
Census SAIPE · 2024

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Sources and official links

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New York State Education Dept., and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.