Serving 383 students in grades 9-12, New Brighton Area High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% 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: 383 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Brighton Area High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
New Brighton Area High School's student population of 383 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
383 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
New Brighton Area High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Brighton Area High School is 0.41, 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
#500 out of 2733 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
7%
14%
White
76%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Brighton Area High School's ranking?
New Brighton Area High School is ranked #500 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are New Brighton Area High School often compared to?
New Brighton Area High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Valley High School, Freedom Area Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Brighton Area High School?
The graduation rate of New Brighton Area High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend New Brighton Area High School?
383 students attend New Brighton Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of New Brighton Area High School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Brighton Area High School?
New Brighton Area High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does New Brighton Area High School offer ?
New Brighton Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is New Brighton Area High School part of?
New Brighton Area High School is part of New Brighton Area School District.
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