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#454 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 16% in state

Brentwood Shs

High School · Brentwood Borough Sd · Pittsburgh, PA

A Brentwood Borough Sd high school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

3601 Brownsville Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15227

  • Math 57% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 57% proficient (2019)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.6Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics7.6Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency57% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57% (2019 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency57% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+6.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile65th
College Readiness8.5Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation21.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.3:1
District spending per student$20,030
Chronic Absenteeism31.3%

Students at Brentwood Shs score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency57%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency57%(2019 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2019 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 15 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 57% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
42%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
82%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
57%
2021*
Math
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)

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

Based on 24 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

58%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Brentwood Shs 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 Pittsburgh map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 71Very Walkable
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,730/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pittsburgh), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$73,597

Median home value

$175,400

Median rent

$875/mo

College educated

35.6%

Homeownership

72.9%

Poverty rate

11.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15227; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
21.7% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics12sports offered
6 boys'·6 girls'·12 teams (incl. JV)·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
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Acld Tillotson SchoolPrivate · tuition8.2private3–121.0 mi71Compare →
Baldwin ShsEnrollment path unverified5.27–121.3 mi2,019Compare →
Pittsburgh Carrick HSEnrollment path unverified5.79–121.4 mi549Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Brentwood Borough Sd

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 4
District spending per student
$20,030NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Brentwood Shs is listed in Brentwood Borough SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Brentwood Shs

Brentwood Shs is a public high school in Pittsburgh, PA, part of Brentwood Borough Sd, serving approximately 345 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #454 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).

What's said publicly about Brentwood Shs

Sources:Wikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Brentwood High School is a public high school located in Brentwood, Pennsylvania, situated outside of Pittsburgh 2. The institution serves students in grades 9 through 12 and operates as part of the Brentwood Borough School District 2. The school building is shared with Brentwood Middle School, which accommodates the district's students in grades 6 through 8 2.
Sources (1)
  1. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Brentwood Shs

What grades does Brentwood Shs serve?

Brentwood Shs serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Brentwood Shs?

Brentwood Shs has an enrollment of approximately 345 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Brentwood Shs?

The student-teacher ratio at Brentwood Shs is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Brentwood Shs rank in PA?

Brentwood Shs ranks #454 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Brentwood Shs's MySchoolScout rating?

Brentwood Shs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Shs?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Brentwood Shs has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).

Is Brentwood Shs a charter school?

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

Is Brentwood Shs a Title I school?

No, Brentwood Shs is not currently a Title I school.

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

58.0% of students at Brentwood Shs 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
345
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Allegheny County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.3%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 15227)
29,057
Area average commute
30.3 min
Area median age
40.5
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2019 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.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 15227; this does not measure the attendance area.
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, multi-year average, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24

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