- Enrollment
- 1,386
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421917006915
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 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 50/100 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
- 50
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-74 students YoY
Pittsburgh Brashear Hs shrank from 996 students in 2022-23 to 922 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 92.0 → 85.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-74 students YoY 421917006915 · Pittsburgh, PA High · MID · TRAD
897 enr · 9.8:1 · 99.9% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Pittsburgh Allderdice Hs (1,386 students)
Pittsburgh Brashear Hs shrank from 996 students in 2022-23 to 922 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE lost 92.0 → 85.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Pittsburgh Brashear Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pittsburgh All
Pittsburgh Allderdice Hs
1,386 students
- This school
Pittsburgh Brashear Hs
897 students
- Pittsburgh Cap
Pittsburgh Capa 6-12
840 students
- Pittsburgh Col
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8
789 students
- Pittsburgh Oba
Pittsburgh Obama 6-12
678 students
- Pittsburgh Sci
Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academ
618 students
What this shows Pittsburgh Brashear Hs reports 897 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pittsburgh Brashear Hs compares
Pittsburgh Brashear Hs is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$24,008
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
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.
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
District finance for Pittsburgh Sd reports $24,008 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~897 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 996 (2022-23) → 922 (2023-24), down 74.
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 50/100 (higher 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 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.
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.