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#1883 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 40% in state

Brentwood High School

High School · Brentwood Union Free School District · Brentwood, NY

A Brentwood Union Free School District high school where students score 32 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2 6TH AVE, Brentwood, NY 11717

  • Math 83% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 67% proficient (2021)
  • 77.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.19 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics9.0Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency83% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency75% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+32.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile84th
College Readiness4.0Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate77%
AP Participation7.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.4:1
District spending per student$27,306
Chronic Absenteeism24.7%

Students at Brentwood High School score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency83%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency67%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 16 points since 2018, to 75% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
93%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
94%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
93%
ELA
90%
2013
Math
26%
ELA
59%
2014
Math
97%
ELA
93%
2015
Math
94%
ELA
90%
2016
Math
94%
ELA
93%
2017
Math
92%
ELA
90%
2018
Math
91%
ELA
90%
2019
Math
91%
ELA
90%
2020*
Math
83%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
83%
ELA
67%

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

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

76.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Brentwood High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low3/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
7.2% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Freshman CenterEnrollment path unverified4.391.0 mi1,254Compare →
Brentwood Residential CenterEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated7–122.8 mi17Compare →
Bay Shore Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.49–123.0 mi1,893Compare →
Central Islip Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.89–123.0 mi2,597Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Brentwood Union Free School District

Schools in district
17
Rank in district
#1 of 17
District spending per student
$27,306NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Brentwood High School is listed in BRENTWOOD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Brentwood High School

Brentwood High School is a public high school in Brentwood, NY, part of Brentwood Union Free School District, serving approximately 4,803 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,883 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

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
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Brentwood High School

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 #1,883 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Brentwood High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Brentwood High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
4,803
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
333
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Suffolk County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.7%
Phone
(631) 434-2204
4-Year Graduation
77.0%

Official sources & links

School website↗Official NCES record↗Google Maps & reviews↗GreatSchools profile↗Niche reviews↗
About this school's data

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

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 data · How we calculate scores

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Data sources
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD)SY 2023–24NY EDFACTSSY 2020–21NCES EdFactsMixed source periodsCRDC via Urban InstituteSY 2021–22School websiteSynced Apr 2026WikipediaSynced Apr 2026MySchoolScout RankingsFull details →

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