Pittsburgh Brashear High School

Pittsburgh Brashear High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
590 Crane Ave,  Pittsburgh, PA
Beechview Neighborhood
Pittsburgh Public Schools
3.5
3.3
1,094 Students
C+
Niche Grade
Pittsburgh Brashear High School (Brashear), opened in 1976 along Crane Avenue in Beechview’s northern end, is the third high school built in this Pittsburgh neighborhood. The public school serves kids in grades nine through 12 from Beechview and several surrounding neighborhoods. Its namesake, Dr. John A. Brashear, was chancellor of Pitt and an amateur astronomer who designed telescope lenses worldwide. Brashear has a partial Teaching Academy Magnet program for students who wish to explore the profession before committing to it. Career and tech education includes auto body repair, automotive technology, multimedia production and coding. The school library houses an expansive digitized collection and state-of-the-art research computer lab, and classrooms are equipped with projectors and smartboards. More than a dozen advanced placement courses are offered, and the school compels all students to take at least one before graduating. A new program, Life After High School, works in conjunction with libraries throughout the city to cover college applications, mock job interviews, cooking, money management and bicycle maintenance. Extracurriculars include student government; a wide range of fall, winter and spring sports; math, literacy and science competitions, including a Hometown High-Q team; community service and leadership activities; and more than 25 clubs. Whatever direction students are planning to take, Brashear High School helps to pave the way.

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1030
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
34.5%
Reading Proficiency
27%
Average GPA
3.4
Graduation Rate
88%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
A-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B-
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
C
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.4
Reading Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
34.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
86
Full Time Teachers
86
Teachers in First or Second Year
23.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1030
Math
510
Verbal
520
Average ACT
21
Math
21
English
20
Reading
18
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
13
AP Pass Rate
7.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

2
Test Scores
3
Equity
3
College Readiness
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
232:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.4%
Female
47.6%
Black
42.6%
White
28.5%
Hispanic
11.8%
Two or more races
9.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7.9%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Pittsburgh 189 Students
Robert Morris University - Pennsylvania 141 Students
Slippery Rock University 113 Students
Duquesne University 107 Students
Indiana University of Pennsylvania 102 Students
Penn State 96 Students
Community College of Allegheny County 92 Students
Point Park University 91 Students
Carnegie Mellon University 76 Students
Carlow University 72 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 62 Students
Business 59 Students
Psychology 54 Students
Biology 41 Students
Computer Science 30 Students
Education 29 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 24 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 21 Students
Accounting 17 Students
Chemistry 14 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 150 Reviews
3.0 Alum
1/9/2025
teachers was not to good , but i got the education i needed ....i dont know wasnt to good of a school district because all sides of town were welcomed
3.0 Senior
5/30/2024
Too much hostility from students, and staff feel too burned out to care. The education system has failed our generation immensely. However, I am excited for college and my future because if I can handle that high school, and survive, I feel I have more resilience than I ever thought possible.
4.0 Junior
1/30/2024
Brashear High School is a school comprised of many races and cultures. So when students come to study, they will somewhat reduce the feeling of being alone because they are different
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3.3 3 Reviews
1.0 parent
10/15/2025
I’m so glad I took my children out of Pittsburgh public schools they don’t know how to engage with the parents they do the kids wrong and they make the graduation rate of our urban youths so low they need to get rid of the whole board and staff and get them kids some real educators seriously
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5.0 parent
7/8/2022
Because there are people from all over the world with many languages, cultures, and ideologies, it's enjoyable and possibly will give you college experience.
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4.0 parent
6/4/2013
My son is gradulaton this saturady .thank you to all his teachers and principles at brahear for a great four years witt out any problems
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Pittsburgh Brashear High School

Pittsburgh Brashear High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Pittsburgh, PA and is served by the Pittsburgh Public Schools in Pennsylvania. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,094 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 34.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 27% are proficient in reading. Pittsburgh Brashear High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.4, the graduation rate is 88%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1030 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $181,348. Discover additional schools in the area, like Pittsburgh Pioneer, Pittsburgh Conroy, Pittsburgh Carrick High School, and more. Learn more about what Pittsburgh has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Pittsburgh Brashear High School.

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