Very Good
#897 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 32% in state
New Brighton Area HS
High School · New Brighton Area Sd · New Brighton, PA
A New Brighton Area Sd high school where students score 26 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3202 43rd St, New Brighton, PA 15066
- Math 52% proficient (2021)
- Reading 67% proficient (2019)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at New Brighton Area HS score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 52% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 70% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where New Brighton Area HS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,277
Median home value
$138,700
Median rent
$771/mo
College educated
20.6%
Homeownership
67.4%
Poverty rate
13.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15066; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The School at Mcguire MemorialPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 57 | Compare → |
| Beaver Falls Area ShsEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 480 | Compare → |
| Rochester High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 9–12 | 2.2 mi | 227 | Compare → |
| Beaver Area ShsEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 2.9 mi | 626 | Compare → |
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.
New Brighton Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $21,478NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
New Brighton Area HS is listed in New Brighton Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New Brighton Area HS
New Brighton Area HS is a public high school in New Brighton, PA, part of New Brighton Area Sd, serving approximately 375 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #897 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Brighton Area HS
What grades does New Brighton Area HS serve?
New Brighton Area HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend New Brighton Area HS?
New Brighton Area HS has an enrollment of approximately 375 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Brighton Area HS?
The student-teacher ratio at New Brighton Area HS is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New Brighton Area HS rank in PA?
New Brighton Area HS ranks #897 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is New Brighton Area HS's MySchoolScout rating?
New Brighton Area HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 New Brighton Area HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Brighton Area HS has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is New Brighton Area HS a charter school?
No, New Brighton Area HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is New Brighton Area HS a Title I school?
No, New Brighton Area HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Brighton Area HS?
100.0% of students at New Brighton Area HS 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
- 375
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Beaver County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.3%
- Phone
- (724) 846-1050
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 15066)
- 12,136
- Area average commute
- 26.6 min
- Area median age
- 44.2
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 15066; 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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