BRANDYWINE HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL
Brandywine Heights HS is a Title I public high school that is part of the Brandywine Heights Area SD school district, located in Mertztown, PA with about 456 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 38 teachers, Brandywine Heights HS has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Brandywine Heights High School, located in Mertztown, Pennsylvania, serves as the central secondary educational institution for the Brandywine Heights Area School District. Committed to a mission of academic excellence and personal growth, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether that involves higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The school environment emphasizes a blend of rigorous core academics, elective opportunities, and a strong focus on community engagement.
Beyond the classroom, Brandywine Heights High School encourages students to participate in a diverse array of extracurricular activities, including varsity athletics, fine and performing arts, and various academic clubs. By fostering a supportive culture that values both individual student achievement and collaborative spirit, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded citizens who are equipped to meet the challenges of an evolving global landscape. Further information regarding district policies, faculty, and academic programming can be found on their official website at http://www.bhasd.org.
For more information, contact Brandywine Heights HS at (610) 682-5102 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Mertztown, PA 19539-9101
(610) 682-5102
http://www.bhasd.org
BRANDYWINE HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Mertztown, PA with about 456 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Brandywine Heights Area SD
- Total Students:
- 456
- Teachers:
- 38.86
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 456 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BRANDYWINE HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 95% of the student body.
- White
- 95.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.3%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.7%
- Two or more races
- 0.4%
- Female
- 48.9%
- Male
- 51.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.