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	'''Brentwood High School''' is a ~~small, suburban~~ high school located outside of ], ].		'''Brentwood High School''' is a public high school located in ], outside of ], that serves students in grades 9 through 12. It is part of the ]. The school building also includes Brentwood Middle School, which houses the district's students in grades 6–8.

			==History==
	It serves the community of ], ], Pennsylvania. It is part of the ].
			The high school first started in 1925 in the basement of the existing Elroy Elementary School and only taught the ninth grade. In 1932, a new high school was built alongside the current Brentwood Park. However, this was only one building. The building received its first addition in 1939 to accommodate the rapid increase in population. Another addition was completed in 1959, which offered more rooms and the school's first gymnasium. A new four-story building was constructed in 1971 that included a swimming pool and more classrooms.

			The building had its latest renovation in 1999 in which a new academic wing was constructed. While the new wing was being built, the classrooms in the 1971 building were demolished and replaced with the second gymnasium, alongside more extracurricular rooms. This is now where grades 9-12 are taught, with grades 6-8 being taught in the 1932-59 buildings.
	==Local ranking==
	In 2010, the Brentwood Borough High School was ranked 34th out of 104 western Pennsylvania high schools, by the ], for academic achievement based on five years of the ]s on: reading, writing, math and three years of science.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www2.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/events/pennsylvania_schools/schooldistrictinformation.html?DistrictNumber=103021453 \|title=Brentwood Borough School District - School Ranking Information \|author=Pittsburgh Business Times \|date=April 1, 2011}}</ref> in 2010, the high school ranked 51st.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/feature/schools/school_test.html \|title=PBT 2010 11th Grade School Rankings \|author=Pittsburgh Business Times \|date=April 19, 2010}}</ref> In 2009, the high school ranked 25th out of 123 western Pennsylvania high schools.<ref>The Rankings: 11th Grade, Guide to Western Pennsylvania Schools, Pittsburgh Business Times. May 15, 2009</ref>

	==Graduation rate==
	In 2010, the Pennsylvania Department of Education issued a new, 4 year cohort graduation rate. Brentwood Borough School District's rate was 94% for 2010.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.education.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/pennsylvania_department_of_education/7237/info/757639 \|title=New 4-year Cohort Graduation Rate Calculation Now Being Implemented \|author=Pennsylvania Department of Education \|date=March 15, 2011}}</ref>

	According to traditional graduation rate calculations:
	*2010 - 92% <ref>{{cite web \|url=http://paayp.emetric.net/District/DataTable/c2/103021453 \|title=BRENTWOOD BOROUGH SD - District AYP Data Table \|author=Pennsylvania Department of Education \|year=2010}}</ref>
	*2009 - 97%<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.scribd.com/doc/29742051/Brentwood-Borough-School-District-Acasemic-Achievement-Report-Card-2009 \|title=Brentwood Borough School District Academic Achievement Report Card 2009 \|author=Pennsylvania Department of Education \|year=2009}}</ref>
	*2008 - 94%
	*2007 - 97% <ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.scribd.com/doc/23571629/PA-High-School-Graduation-Info-by-School-District-2007 \|title=PA High School Graduation Info by School District 2007 \|author=Pennsylvania Partnership for Children \|year=2008}}</ref>

	==Academic achievement==
	In 2010 and 2009, the high school achieved '''AYP''' status.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://paayp.emetric.net/School/Overview/c2/103021453/70 \|title=BRENTWOOD SHS - School AYP Overview \|author=Pennsylvania Department of Education \|year=2010}}</ref>

	;'''PSSA Results'''
	;'''11th Grade Reading'''
	*2010 - 74% on grade level (13% below basic). In Pennsylvania, 66% of 11th graders on grade level.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://paayp.emetric.net/Content/reportcards/RC10S103021453000000070.PDF \|title=Brentwood Borough Senior High School Academic Achievement Report Card 2010 \|author=Pennsylvania Department of Education \|year=2010}}</ref>
	*2009 - 59% (23% below basic), State - 65%
	*2008 - 70%, State - 65%
	*2007 - 82%, State - 65%<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/school_assessments/7442/2006-2007_pssa_and_ayp_results/507511 \|title=Report PSSA Math and Reading by school and grade 2007 \|author=Pennsylvania Department of Education \|year=2007}}</ref>

	;'''11th Grade Math:'''
	*2010 - 64% on grade level (17% below basic). In Pennsylvania, 59% of 11th graders are on grade level.
	*2009 - 43% (29% below basic), State - 56% <ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/school_assessments/7442/2008-2009_pssa_and_ayp_results/600286 \|author=Pennsylvania Department of Education \|title=2009 PSSAs: Reading, Math, Writing Results by School and Grade \|year=2009}}</ref>
	*2008 - 60%, State - 56% <ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/school_assessments/7442/2007-2008_pssa_and_ayp_results/507514 \|author=Pennsylvania Department of Education \|title=PSSA Math and Reading results by School 2008 \|year=2008}}</ref>
	*2007 - 73%, State - 53%

	'''11th Grade Science:'''
	*2010 - 44%, State - 39% <ref>{{cite web \|url=http://paayp.emetric.net/Content/reportcards/RC10D103021453.PDF\|title=BRENTWOOD BOROUGH SD - Academic Achievement Report Card 2010 \|author=Pennsylvania Department of Education \|year=2010}}</ref>
	*2009 - 34%, State - 40%
	*2008 - 29%, State - 39%<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/school_assessments/7442/2008-2009_pssa_and_ayp_results/600286 \|title=Report PSSA Science by school and grade 2008 \|author=Pennsylvania Department of Education \|year=2008}}</ref>

	==College remediation==
	According to a Pennsylvania Department of Education study released in January 2009, 35% of Brentwood Borough School District graduates required remediation in mathematics and or reading before they were prepared to take college level courses in the ] or community colleges.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.scribd.com/doc/23970364/Pennsylvania-College-Remediation-Report \|title=Pennsylvania College Remediation Report \|author=Pennsylvania Department of Education \|date=January 2009}}</ref> Less than 66% of Pennsylvania high school graduates, who enroll in a four-year college in Pennsylvania, will earn a bachelor's degree within six years. Among Pennsylvania high school graduates pursuing an associate degree, only one in three graduate in three years.<ref>National Center for Education Statistics</ref> Per the ], one in three recent high school graduates who attend Pennsylvania's public universities and community colleges takes at least one remedial course in math, reading or English.

	==Graduation requirements==
	The Brentwood Borough School Board requires a minimum of 25 credits for a student to graduate including: English 4 credits, Graduation project 1 credit, Social Students 4 credits, Science 3 credits, Mathematics 4 credits, Arts/Humanities 2 credits, Health and PE. 1 and Electives 6 credits.<ref>Brentwood Borough School Board Graduation Requirements Policy 217</ref> Additionally, the board requires that the student achieve a score at the advanced or proficient levels on the writing, reading and mathematics assessments of the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) administered in the eleventh grade.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://brentwoodpgh.k12.pa.us/pdf_files/grad_requirements.pdf \|title=Brentwood Borough High School Graduation Requirements \|author=Brentwood Borough School Board and Administration \|year=2010}}</ref>

	By law, all Pennsylvania secondary school students must complete a project as a part of their eligibility to graduate from high school. The type of project, its rigor and its expectations are set by the individual school district.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.pacode.com/secure/data/022/chapter4/s4.24.html \|title=Pennsylvania Code §4.24 (a) High school graduation requirements}}</ref> At Brentwood Borough a students may focus on: research on a Curriculum-related project; a School/Community improvement project; an Entrepreneurial project; an Internship or apprenticeship with a local business or corporation or a personal interest project.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://brentwoodpgh.k12.pa.us/grad_project.htm \|title=Brentwood Borough Graduation Project Student Guidelines Booklet \|author=Brentwood Borough School District Administration \|year=2033}}</ref>

	By Pennsylvania School Board regulations, for the graduating classes 2016, students must demonstrate successful completion of secondary level course work in Algebra I, Biology, English Composition, and Literature for which the Keystone Exams serve as the final course exams. Students’ Keystone Exam scores shall count for at least one-third of the final course grade.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.scribd.com/doc/47925315/Pennsylvania-Keystone-Exams-Overview-Sept-2010 \|title=Pennsylvania Keystone Exams Overview \|author=Pennsylvania Department of Education \|date=September 2011}}</ref>

	==Dual enrollment==
	The high school offers a ] program. This state program permits high school students to take courses, at local higher education institutions, to earn college credits. Students remain enrolled at their high school. The courses count towards high school graduation requirements and towards earning a college degree. The students continue to have full access to activities and programs at their high school, including the graduation ceremony. The college credits are offered at a deeply discounted rate. The state offers a small grant to assist students in costs for tuition, fees and books.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.scribd.com/doc/24901214/Pennsylvania-Department-of-Education-Dual-Enrollment-Guidelines-2010-2011 \|author=Pennsylvania Department of Education \|title=Dual Enrollment Guidelines}}</ref> Under the Pennsylvania Transfer and Articulation Agreement, many Pennsylvania colleges and universities accept these credits for students who transfer to their institutions. The Pennsylvania College Credit Transfer System reported in 2009, that students saved nearly $35.4 million by having their transferred credits count towards a degree under the new system.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.pahouse.com/PR/153042910.asp Report: \|title=PA College Credit Transfer System Makes Higher Education More Affordable, Accessible, \|author=Pennsylvania Department of Education \|date=April 29, 2010}}</ref>
	For the 2009-10 funding year, the school district received a state grant of $1,940 for the program.<ref>Pennsylvania Department of Education Dual Enrollment Fall Grants 2009-10. August 2009</ref>

	==Disciplinary code and demerit system==
	The high school has a highly developed system from unexcused tardiness and public displays of affection to terroristic threats/acts and violation of the Pennsylvania Crime Code. The system is progressive and can ultimately end in expulsion from school.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://brentwoodpgh.k12.pa.us/pdf_files/HS_Handbook.pdf \|title=Brentwood Borough HIgh School Student Handbook \|author=Brentwood Borough HIgh School Student handbook \|year= 2011}}</ref>

	==Extracurriculars==		==Extracurriculars==
			The district offers a wide variety of clubs, band, musical, other activities and sports.
	The district offers a wide variety of clubs, activities and sports. The school board determines eligibility policies to participate in these programs.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://brentwoodpgh.k12.pa.us/pdf_files/Policies/TABLE%20OF%20CONTENTS/Table%20of%20Contents%20-%20Policy%20Manual.htm \|title=Extracurricular Activities Policy 122 \|author=Brentwood Borough School District Policy Manual. \|date=June 23, 2003}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|url=http://brentwoodpgh.k12.pa.us/pdf_files/Policies/TABLE%20OF%20CONTENTS/Table%20of%20Contents%20-%20Policy%20Manual.htm \|title=Interscholastic Athletics Policy 123 \|author=Brentwood Borough School District Policy Manual. \|date=November 20, 2006}}</ref>

	By Pennsylvania law, all K-12 students in the district, including those who attend a private nonpublic school, cyber charter school, charter school and those homeschooled, are eligible to participate in the extracurricular programs including all athletics. The students must meet the same eligibility rules as the students enrolled in the district's schools.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.scribd.com/doc/35742869/Governor-Rendell-Says-Home-Schooled-Children-Can-Participate-in-School-District-Extracurricular-Activities \|title=Home-Schooled, Charter School Children Can Participate in School District Extracurricular Activities, \|author=Pennsylvania Office of the Governor Press Release, \|date=November 10, 2005}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|url=http://brentwoodpgh.k12.pa.us/pdf_files/Policies/TABLE%20OF%20CONTENTS/Table%20of%20Contents%20-%20Policy%20Manual.htm \|title=Extracurricular Participation by Home Education Students Policy 137.1 \|author=Brentwood Borough School District Policy Manual. \|date=November 20, 2006}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|url=http://brentwoodpgh.k12.pa.us/pdf_files/Policies/TABLE%20OF%20CONTENTS/Table%20of%20Contents%20-%20Policy%20Manual.htm \|title=Extracurricular Participation by Charter/Cyber Charter Students Policy 140.1 \|author=Brentwood Borough School District Policy Manual. \|date=November 20, 2006}}</ref>

	===Sports programs===		===Sports programs===
⚫	* Football
	* Girls Volleyball		* Girls Volleyball
	* Boys Basketball		* Boys Basketball
	* Girls Basketball		* Girls Basketball
		⚫	* Football
	* Girls Softball		* Girls Softball
	* Baseball		* Baseball
			* Boys Soccer
	* Cross Country		* Cross Country
	* Swimming		* Swimming
	* Track and Field		* Track and Field
	* Golf		* Golf
			* Cheerleading

	==Notable alumni==		==Notable alumni==
			*], former general in the ] - Class of 1943

		⚫	*], former chairman of the ] Board of County Commissioners - Class of 1974
	Referenced on individual Misplaced Pages page links.
	*], ~~former~~ ] ~~player for~~ the ] ~~(1953–1965), ] - Class of ~~circa 1949~~~~		*], retired chief of the ] - Class of 1982
	*], ~~former~~ ~~General~~ in the ] - Class of ~~1943~~		*], professional football player in the NFL - Class of 1980
			*], professional football player in the ] (NFL), head coach for ], member of ] - Class of circa 1949
⚫	*], ~~Chairman~~ of the ] ] - Class of 1974

	==Controversy==

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	On February 3, 2012 during a high school basketball game between Brentwood and Monesson there were to students in the Brentwood student fan section dressed up as bananas.<ref>{{cite news\|last=Wolford\|first=Stacy\|title=WPIAL decides against punishment in Brentwood-Monessen case\|url=http://www.lexisnexis.com/hottopics/lnacademic/?\|accessdate=11 October 2012\|newspaper=The Valley Independent\|date=February 23, 2012}}</ref> In an act to get the crowd fired up the two students proceeded to run around the court during the first period break.<ref>{{cite news\|last=Wolford\|first=Stacy\|title=WPIAL decides against punishment in Brentwood-Monessen case\|url=http://www.lexisnexis.com/hottopics/lnacademic/?\|accessdate=11 October 2012\|newspaper=The Valley Independent\|date=February 23, 2012}}</ref> The students were then immediately thrown out of the game because you are not allowed on the court during the game.<ref>{{cite news\|last=Wolford\|first=Stacy\|title=WPIAL decides against punishment in Brentwood-Monessen case\|url=http://www.lexisnexis.com/hottopics/lnacademic/?\|accessdate=11 October 2012\|newspaper=The Valley Independent\|date=February 23, 2012}}</ref> The next a few parents from Monesson went to the media and complained that these students were yelling racial slurs at the players.<ref>{{cite news\|last=Wolford\|first=Stacy\|title=WPIAL decides against punishment in Brentwood-Monessen case\|url=http://www.lexisnexis.com/hottopics/lnacademic/?\|accessdate=11 October 2012\|newspaper=The Valley Independent\|date=February 23, 2012}}</ref> After hearing this the Superintendent of Monesson demanded that the students be reprimanded and the school deliver a personal apology for the event.<ref>{{cite news\|last=Wolford\|first=Stacy\|title=WPIAL decides against punishment in Brentwood-Monessen case\|url=http://www.lexisnexis.com/hottopics/lnacademic/?\|accessdate=11 October 2012\|newspaper=The Valley Independent\|date=February 23, 2012}}</ref> After some research their was no proof that the students from Brentwood had made any racial slurs so WPIAL, the governing body for western Pennsylvania sports, stepped in to investigate further.<ref>{{cite news\|last=Wolford\|first=Stacy\|title=WPIAL decides against punishment in Brentwood-Monessen case\|url=http://www.lexisnexis.com/hottopics/lnacademic/?\|accessdate=11 October 2012\|newspaper=The Valley Independent\|date=February 23, 2012}}</ref> The WPIAL board could not find anything against the students but to try and prevent this from happening again in the future, WPIAL made Brentwood and Monesson come up with a way to promote sportsmanship.<ref>{{cite news\|last=Wolford\|first=Stacy\|title=WPIAL decides against punishment in Brentwood-Monessen case\|url=http://www.lexisnexis.com/hottopics/lnacademic/?\|accessdate=11 October 2012\|newspaper=The Valley Independent\|date=February 23, 2012}}</ref>

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Public school in the United States

Brentwood High School
Location

3601 Brownsville Road Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15227 United States
Coordinates	40°22′27″N 79°58′27″W / 40.3743°N 79.9742°W / 40.3743; -79.9742
Information
Type	Public
School district	Brentwood Borough School District
Principal	Jason Olexa
Staff	28.90 (FTE)
Grades	9–12
Enrollment	356 (2022–2023)
Student to teacher ratio	12.32
Color(s)	Blue Gold
Team name	Spartans
Website	bb-sd.com

Brentwood High School is a public high school located in Brentwood, Pennsylvania, outside of Pittsburgh, that serves students in grades 9 through 12. It is part of the Brentwood Borough School District. The school building also includes Brentwood Middle School, which houses the district's students in grades 6–8.

History

The high school first started in 1925 in the basement of the existing Elroy Elementary School and only taught the ninth grade. In 1932, a new high school was built alongside the current Brentwood Park. However, this was only one building. The building received its first addition in 1939 to accommodate the rapid increase in population. Another addition was completed in 1959, which offered more rooms and the school's first gymnasium. A new four-story building was constructed in 1971 that included a swimming pool and more classrooms.

The building had its latest renovation in 1999 in which a new academic wing was constructed. While the new wing was being built, the classrooms in the 1971 building were demolished and replaced with the second gymnasium, alongside more extracurricular rooms. This is now where grades 9-12 are taught, with grades 6-8 being taught in the 1932-59 buildings.

Extracurriculars

The district offers a wide variety of clubs, band, musical, other activities and sports.

Sports programs

Girls Volleyball
Boys Basketball
Girls Basketball
Football
Girls Softball
Baseball
Boys Soccer
Cross Country
Swimming
Track and Field
Golf
Cheerleading

Notable alumni

Robert W. Bazley, former general in the United States Air Force - Class of 1943
Bob Cranmer, former chairman of the Allegheny County Board of County Commissioners - Class of 1974
Michael J. Fisher, retired chief of the United States Border Patrol - Class of 1982
Scott Radecic, professional football player in the NFL - Class of 1980
Joe Schmidt, professional football player in the National Football League (NFL), head coach for Detroit Lions, member of Pro Football Hall of Fame - Class of circa 1949

References

^ "Brentwood SHS". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved November 9, 2024.

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