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BRENTWOOD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

New York · Public School District
17
Schools
17,826
Students
$26,171
Per-Pupil Spend
+82% nat'l
83.5%
Free Lunch Rate
+31pp vs nat'l
74.0%
Graduation Rate
-12.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

BRENTWOOD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT is a public school district in New York serving 17,826 students across 17 schools. It includes 11 elementary, 4 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 74.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $26,171 is above average for a US public school district. 84% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 48/100.

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All Schools (17)
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL06–081,159
NORTH MIDDLE SCHOOL06–081,131
SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL06–081,033
WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08848
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
BRENTWOOD HIGH SCHOOL09–124,641
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
FRESHMAN CENTER09–091,247
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$26,171+82% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
62%
22%
State
62.2%
Local (property tax)
21.6%
Federal
16.2%

State funding accounts for 62% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
17
Schools
17,826
Students
84%
Free Lunch
$26K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate74.0%
Opportunity Score48/100
StateNew York →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $26,171 per pupil — 82% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 17 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average graduation rate
At 74.0%, graduation is 12.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
84% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in BRENTWOOD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT?
BRENTWOOD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT has 17 public schools, serving a total of 17,826 students.
What is the graduation rate for BRENTWOOD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 74.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does BRENTWOOD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?
BRENTWOOD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $26,171 per pupil — 82% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in BRENTWOOD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT?
84% of students in BRENTWOOD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in BRENTWOOD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT?
No, BRENTWOOD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does BRENTWOOD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT serve?
BRENTWOOD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for BRENTWOOD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The median opportunity score across schools in BRENTWOOD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT is 48/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.