Enrollment
897
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh Brashear Hs
Federal NCES profile for Pittsburgh Brashear Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421917006915
👥 S:T ratio 61
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pittsburgh Brashear Hs earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #5 of 16
- high schools in Pittsburgh · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.8:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 99.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Pittsburgh Brashear Hs has class sizes smaller than 93% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pittsburgh Brashear Hs ranks #5 of 16 high schools in Pittsburgh, PA.
School address
District: Pittsburgh Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421917006915 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
92.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.8:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.9%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pittsburgh Brashear Hs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pittsburgh Brashear Hs
Pittsburgh Brashear Hs is a high-poverty, large high school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, enrolling 897 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.8:1, Pittsburgh Brashear Hs is leaner than roughly 93% of Pennsylvania schools and 28% under the state's 13.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 99.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 897 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 294 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #19, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (43%) and White (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 150 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 77.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Pittsburgh Sd spends $24,314 per pupil, 35% above the Pennsylvania average, a better-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 304 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 897 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Pittsburgh's high schools, it stands alongside Mt Lebanon Shs (1,772 students): Pittsburgh Brashear Hs is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9.8:1 vs 14.1:1).
Pittsburgh Sd also operates Pittsburgh Allderdice Hs (1,386 students) and Pittsburgh Capa 6-12 (840 students) alongside Pittsburgh Brashear Hs.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Pittsburgh Brashear Hs compares
Pittsburgh Brashear Hs on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.8:1 | ▼ 28% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.9% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 897 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
897
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
99.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 7% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
77.6%
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
$24,314
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 150 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
81
in-school suspensions + 223 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 42.5%
White 23.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%
Asian 10.0%
Two or More 7.7%
Largest group: African American at 42.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.2, Pittsburgh Brashear Hs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pittsburgh Sd, which includes Pittsburgh Brashear Hs.
$24,314
Per student
+35%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+47%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.7%
State 38.2%
Federal 10.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Pittsburgh Brashear Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Allderdice Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pittsburgh Capa 6-12 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pittsburgh Obama 6-12 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academ | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pittsburgh Brashear Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,386
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~897 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Pittsburgh Brashear Hs
How many students attend Pittsburgh Brashear Hs?
Pittsburgh Brashear Hs has 897 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pittsburgh, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pittsburgh Brashear Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Pittsburgh Brashear Hs is 9.8:1, which is 28% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 38% 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 Pittsburgh Brashear Hs?
99.9% of students at Pittsburgh Brashear Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pittsburgh Brashear Hs?
The largest demographic group at Pittsburgh Brashear Hs is African American at 42.5% of enrollment, in Pittsburgh, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pittsburgh Brashear Hs?
Pittsburgh Brashear Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pittsburgh Brashear Hs rank among high schools in Pittsburgh?
By Resource Investment Index, Pittsburgh Brashear Hs ranks #5 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.
Is Pittsburgh Brashear Hs a good school?
Pittsburgh Brashear Hs earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Pittsburgh Sd?
Besides Pittsburgh Brashear Hs, Pittsburgh Sd also operates Pittsburgh Allderdice Hs (1,386 students), Pittsburgh Capa 6-12 (840 students), and Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 (789 students). See the Pittsburgh Sd district page for the complete list.
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