- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pittsburgh, PA
Brentwood Shs
Federal NCES profile for Brentwood Shs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 420414000070
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brentwood Shs earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #8 of 16
- high schools in Pittsburgh · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 40.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Brentwood Shs has class sizes smaller than 75% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brentwood Shs ranks #8 of 16 high schools in Pittsburgh, PA.
School address
District: Brentwood Borough Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420414000070 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Brentwood Shs held near 345 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 28.9 → 28.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 420414000070 · Pittsburgh, PA High · SMALL · TRAD
331 enr · 11.8:1 · 40.7% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Elroy Avenue El Sch (270 students)
Brentwood Shs held near 345 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 28.9 → 28.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Brentwood Shs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Brentwood Shs
331 students
- Elroy Avenue E
Elroy Avenue El Sch
270 students
- Brentwood Ms
Brentwood Ms
269 students
- Moore Sch
Moore Sch
236 students
What this shows Brentwood Shs reports 331 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brentwood Shs compares
Brentwood Shs held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.7% | ▼ 30% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 331 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
331
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 25% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,995
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 331 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 70.7%
African American 11.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Asian 5.4%
Two or More 4.8%
Largest group: White at 70.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.6, Brentwood Shs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Brentwood Borough Sd reports $19,995 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brentwood Shs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elroy Avenue El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brentwood Ms | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moore Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brentwood Shs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high schools in Pittsburgh
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Mt Lebanon Shs
Standard public school
1,772 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
North Hills Shs
Standard public school
1,443 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Pittsburgh Allderdice Hs
Standard public school
1,386 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Fox Chapel Area Hs
Standard public school
1,360 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Upper Saint Clair Hs
Standard public school
1,269 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Shaler Area Hs
Standard public school
1,160 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~331 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brentwood Shs
How many students attend Brentwood Shs?
Brentwood Shs has 331 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pittsburgh, PA. CCD year-over-year: 356 (2022-23) → 345 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brentwood Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Brentwood Shs is 11.8:1, which is 13% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brentwood Shs?
40.7% of students at Brentwood Shs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brentwood Shs?
The largest demographic group at Brentwood Shs is White at 70.7% of enrollment, in Pittsburgh, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brentwood Shs?
Brentwood Shs has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Brentwood Shs rank among high schools in Pittsburgh?
By Resource Investment Index, Brentwood Shs ranks #8 of 16 high schools in Pittsburgh, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Pittsburgh on the city page.
What other schools are in Brentwood Borough Sd?
Besides Brentwood Shs, Brentwood Borough Sd also operates Elroy Avenue El Sch (270 students), Brentwood Ms (269 students), and Moore Sch (236 students). See the Brentwood Borough Sd district page for the complete list.