Brownsville Area HS

www.basd.org

457 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Brownsville Area High School, located at One Falcon Drive in Brownsville, Pennsylvania, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Brownsville Area School District. Situated in Fayette County, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is known for its mascot, the Falcon. The campus functions as the central hub for the district's academic, extracurricular, and athletic programs, catering to students in the surrounding region.

The school is committed to fostering a comprehensive learning environment that balances rigorous academic standards with personal development. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Brownsville Area High School emphasizes student engagement through a variety of sports teams, clubs, and service-oriented activities. By focusing on both intellectual growth and the development of school spirit, the institution aims to prepare its students for successful transitions into higher education or the workforce, while upholding the traditions of the Brownsville community.

457

Total Students

29.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Brownsville Area HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	359
Hispanic	10
Black	28
Two or More	59
American Indian	1

White
359 (78.6%)
Two or More
59 (12.9%)
Black
28 (6.1%)
Hispanic
10 (2.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Brownsville Area SD
Phone:	(724)785-8200
Website:	http://www.basd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	457
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 141

Grade 10 129

Grade 11 90

Grade 12 97