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Pittsburgh Brashear HS

High School · Pittsburgh Sd · Pittsburgh, PA

A Pittsburgh Sd high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

590 Crane Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15216

  • Math 10% vs PA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 43% vs PA 64% (2024)
  • 85.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.5Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.61 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.2Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10.2% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42.5% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-31.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-21.5 pts
Overall Proficiency26% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-7.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile23th
College Readiness5.7Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate85%
AP Participation18.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.1Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.8:1
District spending per student$24,391
Chronic Absenteeism65%

Students at Pittsburgh Brashear HS score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

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2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency10%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
42%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency43%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
64%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 26% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
36%
ELA
45%
2010
Math
44%
ELA
45%
2011
Math
38%
ELA
50%
2012
Math
43%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
48%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
44%
ELA
49%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
31%
ELA
44%
2018
Math
30%
ELA
38%
2019
Math
30%
ELA
38%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
10%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
10%
2024
Math
10%
ELA
43%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

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

Based on 28 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Pittsburgh Brashear HS 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 27Car-Dependent
  • Transit 59Good Transit
  • Bike 13Somewhat 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

$81,542

Median home value

$193,700

Median rent

$1,078/mo

College educated

47.2%

Homeownership

62.7%

Poverty rate

7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15216; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
18.2% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics14sports offered
7 boys'·7 girls'·21 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Pittsburgh PioneerEnrollment path unverified4.2K–121.2 mi57Compare →
City ChsCharter · enrollment unverified7.99–121.6 mi564Compare →
Passport Academy CsCharter · enrollment unverified4.79–122.1 mi99Compare →
Pittsburgh Capa 6-12Enrollment path unverified8.56–122.1 mi826Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Pittsburgh Sd

Schools in district
56
Rank in district
#27 of 56
District spending per student
$24,391NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
24.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Pittsburgh Brashear HS is listed in Pittsburgh SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pittsburgh Brashear HS

Pittsburgh Brashear HS is a public high school in Pittsburgh, PA, part of Pittsburgh Sd, serving approximately 922 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,895 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pittsburgh Brashear HS

What grades does Pittsburgh Brashear HS serve?

Pittsburgh Brashear HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Pittsburgh Brashear HS?

Pittsburgh Brashear HS has an enrollment of approximately 922 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pittsburgh Brashear HS?

The student-teacher ratio at Pittsburgh Brashear HS is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pittsburgh Brashear HS rank in PA?

Pittsburgh Brashear HS ranks #1,895 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Pittsburgh Brashear HS's MySchoolScout rating?

Pittsburgh Brashear HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Pittsburgh Brashear HS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pittsburgh Brashear HS has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Pittsburgh Brashear HS a charter school?

No, Pittsburgh Brashear HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Pittsburgh Brashear HS a Title I school?

No, Pittsburgh Brashear HS is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pittsburgh Brashear HS?

100.0% of students at Pittsburgh Brashear 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
922
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
85
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Allegheny County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
65.0%
4-Year Graduation
85.0%
Area population (ZIP 15216)
21,503
Area average commute
26.1 min
Area median age
40
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 · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 15216; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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