Serving 434 students in grades 9-12, Brownsville Area High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 434 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brownsville Area High School's student population of 434 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
434 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Brownsville Area High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brownsville Area High School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1689 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
8%
14%
White
78%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brownsville Area High School's ranking?
Brownsville Area High School is ranked #1689 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Brownsville Area High School often compared to?
Brownsville Area High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Albert Gallatin Area Sr. High School, Belle Vernon Area High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brownsville Area High School?
The graduation rate of Brownsville Area High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Brownsville Area High School?
434 students attend Brownsville Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Brownsville Area High School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brownsville Area High School?
Brownsville Area High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Brownsville Area High School offer ?
Brownsville Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Brownsville Area High School part of?
Brownsville Area High School is part of Brownsville Area School District.
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