Is Brewster High School a good school?

Brewster High School ranks in the bottom 22.9% of Washington high schools.

How many students attend Brewster High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 331 students attended Brewster High School.

What is the racial makeup of Brewster High School?

Students at Brewster High School are 85% Hispanic, 14% White.

What schools feed into Brewster High School?

Brewster High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Brewster Elementary School Middle : Brewster Middle School

Brewster High School

Summary:

Brewster High School is a public high school in Brewster, Washington, serving around 300 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Brewster School District, which is ranked 201 out of 247 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Brewster High School stands out for its significantly higher Hispanic student population, ranging from 85-87% over the past 3 years, compared to the state average. The school also has a lower percentage of White students, around 10-12%, than the state. Academically, Brewster High consistently underperforms the state average on standardized tests, with only 58.75% of 10th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 13.75% proficient or better in Math. The school's graduation rate has fluctuated, ranging from 81.6% to 95%, and the dropout rate has varied from 0% to 13.3%, both areas of concern.

Compared to nearby schools, Pateros High School outperforms Brewster High, while Bridgeport High School and Bridgeport Aurora High School are also low-performing. Brewster High's Hispanic and economically disadvantaged students perform better than the school's overall averages but still lag behind state averages for these subgroups. Despite spending a relatively high amount per student, the school's academic outcomes suggest that factors beyond just funding may be contributing to its performance challenges.

Detail:

Public 9-12

503 S. 7th St.
Brewster, WA 98812

(509) 689-3449

District: Brewster School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
337^th of 437 Washington High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,130

Feeder schools for Brewster High School:

Elementary:	Brewster Elementary School
Middle:	Brewster Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 21.2

Number of students: 331

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

84.9%

White:

13.6%

Two or more races:

0.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 87.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Brewster High School ranks worse than 77.1% of high schools in Washington. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.38. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Brewster High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (84.9%), White (13.6%), two or more races (0.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 87.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Brewster High School is 21.2. (See more...)

Compare Brewster High School employs 15.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Brewster High School is $18,130.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Brewster High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Brewster High School 337^th of 437 Washington public high schools. (See Brewster High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

Brewster School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Brewster School District 201^st of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Brewster High School

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Rank History for all students at Brewster High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2004	52.36	206^th	390	47.2%
2005	66.92	134^th	394	66.0%
2006	54.13	212^th	395	46.3%
2007	20.92	329^th	399	17.5%
2008	35.79	291^st	396	26.5%
2009	41.82	270^th	402	32.8%
2010	13.13	380^th	423	10.2%
2011	14.08	371^st	440	15.7%
2012	27.01	349^th	450	22.4%
2013	26.44	359^th	454	20.9%
2019	16.81	368^th	417	11.8%
2021	17.35	394^th	455	13.4%
2022	22.20	348^th	434	19.8%
2023	21.65	352^nd	442	20.4%
2024	26.38	337^th	437	22.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Brewster High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	18.22	310^th	344	9.9%
2021	20.43	345^th	392	12.0%
2022	32.50	256^th	370	30.8%
2023	26.45	282^nd	362	22.1%
2024	36.59	233^rd	356	34.6%

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Rank History for Migrant students at Brewster High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	51.78	10^th	20	50.0%
2021	88.43	2^nd	35	94.3%
2022	72.30	8^th	31	74.2%
2023	42.32	18^th	28	35.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Brewster High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	10.51	230^th	243	5.3%
2019	24.14	288^th	358	19.6%
2021	20.61	324^th	390	16.9%
2022	25.94	283^rd	368	23.1%
2023	21.90	291^st	357	18.5%
2024	19.09	296^th	347	14.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Brewster High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	15.61	318^th	355	10.4%
2021	14.59	359^th	395	9.1%
2022	21.92	291^st	363	19.8%
2023	15.44	318^th	358	11.2%
2024	30.56	258^th	362	28.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Brewster High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	18.83	212^th	241	12.0%
2021	22.84	238^th	278	14.4%
2022	33.10	178^th	261	31.8%
2023	30.69	175^th	249	29.7%
2024	35.74	160^th	248	35.5%

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Rank History for White students at Brewster High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	87.60	32^nd	379	91.6%

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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Brewster High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	131	0	3	16	10	n/a	n/a	160
1989	204	0	1	41	12	n/a	n/a	258
1990	197	0	2	55	9	n/a	n/a	263
1991	100	0	3	45	6	n/a	n/a	154
1992	114	0	1	59	3	n/a	n/a	177
1993	115	0	1	141	6	n/a	n/a	263
1994	110	0	1	174	6	n/a	n/a	291
1995	122	0	1	109	5	n/a	n/a	237
1996	122	0	1	109	5	n/a	n/a	237
1997	132	0	1	117	7	n/a	n/a	257
1998	139	0	0	121	10	n/a	n/a	270
1999	130	0	0	145	10	n/a	n/a	285
2000	108	0	0	151	8	n/a	n/a	267
2001	106	0	1	163	5	n/a	n/a	275
2002	108	0	1	173	6	n/a	n/a	288
2003	108	0	1	173	6	n/a	n/a	288
2004	103	0	2	158	3	n/a	n/a	266
2005	91	0	3	168	4	n/a	n/a	266
2006	89	1	5	175	6	n/a	n/a	276
2007	80	2	2	181	7	n/a	n/a	272
2008	75	5	2	187	8	n/a	n/a	277
2009	62	4	1	196	5	n/a	n/a	268
2010	55	3	0	206	2	n/a	n/a	266
2011	51	1	0	216	1	0	6	275
2012	45	1	0	229	0	0	5	280
2013	37	0	0	205	1	0	4	247
2014	35	0	0	191	1	0	5	232
2015	34	0	0	209	2	0	2	247
2016	32	0	0	217	2	0	2	253
2017	23	0	0	214	3	0	1	241
2018	27	0	0	221	1	0	1	250
2019	28	0	0	221	4	0	2	255
2020	34	0	0	225	3	0	2	264
2021	31	0	1	236	3	0	2	273
2022	31	0	1	254	3	0	3	292
2023	38	0	1	257	1	0	3	300
2024	45	0	0	281	2	0	3	331

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Brewster High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	160	11.0	14.5	0
1989	258	15.0	17.2	n/a
1990	263	14.7	17.8	0
1991	154	12.0	12.8	n/a
1992	177	12.0	14.7	n/a
1993	263	15.6	16.9	n/a
1994	291	16.3	17.9	n/a
1995	237	16.7	14.2	n/a
1996	237	16.7	14.2	n/a
1997	257	14.5	17.7	n/a
1998	270	17.8	15.2	n/a
1999	285	18.8	15.2	n/a
2000	267	21.9	12.2	n/a
2001	275	22.2	12.4	n/a
2002	288	21.0	13.7	83.3
2003	288	21.0	13.7	83.3
2004	266	23.0	11.6	98.9
2005	266	22.8	11.7	98.9
2006	276	18.5	14.9	98.9
2007	272	18.3	14.9	98.9
2008	277	19.5	14.2	98.9
2009	268	18.6	14.4	89.9
2010	266	16.0	16.5	98.9
2011	275	17.4	15.7	44.7
2012	280	14.7	19.0	89.6
2013	247	16.0	15.4	98.8
2014	232	n/a	n/a	98.7
2015	247	16.0	15.4	89.9
2016	253	15.0	16.8	82.6
2017	241	14.7	16.3	91.7
2018	250	14.9	16.7	89.2
2019	255	15.3	16.5	84.3
2020	264	15.8	16.6	82.6
2021	273	13.9	19.5	83.5
2022	292	15.6	18.6	89.4
2023	300	15.1	19.8	89
2024	331	15.5	21.2	87.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Brewster High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	160	11.0	14.5	0
1989	258	15.0	17.2	n/a
1990	263	14.7	17.8	0
1991	154	12.0	12.8	n/a
1992	177	12.0	14.7	n/a
1993	263	15.6	16.9	n/a
1994	291	16.3	17.9	n/a
1995	237	16.7	14.2	n/a
1996	237	16.7	14.2	n/a
1997	257	14.5	17.7	n/a
1998	270	17.8	15.2	n/a
1999	285	18.8	15.2	n/a
2000	267	21.9	12.2	n/a
2001	275	22.2	12.4	n/a
2002	288	21.0	13.7	83.3
2003	288	21.0	13.7	83.3
2004	266	23.0	11.6	98.9
2005	266	22.8	11.7	98.9
2006	276	18.5	14.9	98.9
2007	272	18.3	14.9	98.9
2008	277	19.5	14.2	98.9
2009	268	18.6	14.4	89.9
2010	266	16.0	16.5	98.9
2011	275	17.4	15.7	44.7
2012	280	14.7	19.0	89.6
2013	247	16.0	15.4	98.8
2014	232	n/a	n/a	98.7
2015	247	16.0	15.4	89.9
2016	253	15.0	16.8	82.6
2017	241	14.7	16.3	91.7
2018	250	14.9	16.7	89.2
2019	255	15.3	16.5	84.3
2020	264	15.8	16.6	82.6
2021	273	13.9	19.5	83.5
2022	292	15.6	18.6	89.4
2023	300	15.1	19.8	89
2024	331	15.5	21.2	87.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Brewster High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,686 (10.2%)	$14,855 (89.8%)	$16,542
2020	$768 (6.7%)	$10,756 (93.3%)	$11,525
2021	$1,315 (8.7%)	$13,861 (91.3%)	$15,176
2022	$3,952 (21.8%)	$14,177 (78.2%)	$18,130

Data source: Washington Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Brewster High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 368^th of 417 High schools	Ranks 352^nd of 442 High schools	8.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Brewster High School)	55.6	52.7	2.9%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Brewster School District)	55.6	52.7	2.9%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)	72.8	65.9	6.9%
10th Grade Math (Brewster High School)	25.4	9.5	15.9%
10th Grade Math (Brewster School District)	25.4	9.5	15.9%
10th Grade Math (Washington)	42.4	33.3	9.1%
11th Grade Science (Brewster High School)	13.3	37	23.7%
11th Grade Science (Brewster School District)	12.7	37	24.3%
11th Grade Science (Washington)	50	50.5	0.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Brewster High School)	55.6	52.7	2.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Brewster School District)	43.6	35.4	8.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)	61	52.9	8.1%
All Grades Math (Brewster High School)	25.4	9.5	15.9%
All Grades Math (Brewster School District)	36.4	23.4	12.9%
All Grades Math (Washington)	50.1	41	9%
All Grades Science (Brewster High School)	13.3	37	23.7%
All Grades Science (Brewster School District)	22.9	27.2	4.4%
All Grades Science (Washington)	52.7	48.8	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	255	300	17.6%
African American	0	0
American Indian	4	1	75%
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	221	257	16.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	28	38	35.7%
Two or More Races	2	3	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	84.3%	89%	4.7%

Schools Near Brewster High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				WCAS Science (2024)			SBAC English Language Arts (2024)				SBAC Math (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WCAS Science 8th Grade	WCAS Science 11th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 10th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 7th Grade	SBAC Math 10th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Brewster High School	Public	9-12	503 S. 7th St.	Brewster	98812	Okanogan County	Brewster School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 689-3449	331	16	21.2	87.6%	45 (13.6%)	0 (0.0%)	281 (84.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	26.4	337^th of 437 public high schools	22.9%		21.7	352^nd of 442 public high schools	20.4%	15		33.8	33.8			58.8	58.8		13.8	13.8	$18,130	$3,952	$14,177
Brewster Alternative School	Public	9-12	520 W Main	Brewster	98812	Okanogan County	Brewster School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 689-3449	9	1	14.5	66.7%	1 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (77.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)											$11,043	$2,278	$8,766
Pateros High School	Public	7-12	344 W Beach St	Pateros	98846	Okanogan County	Pateros School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 923-2343	110	8	13.0	69.1%	38 (34.5%)	1 (0.9%)	64 (58.2%)	2 (1.8%)	3 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49.4	216^th of 437 public high schools	50.6%		40.5	269^th of 442 public high schools	39.1%	53	36.8	55.6	46.0	52.6	68.4	65.0	62.1	47.4	20.0	27.6	$21,806	$1,786	$20,020
Bridgeport High School	Public	9-12	1220 Kryger Ave	Bridgeport	98813	Douglas County	Bridgeport School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 686-8770	223	15	14.8	97.8%	12 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	210 (94.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	22.3	354^th of 437 public high schools	19.0%		34.5	292^nd of 442 public high schools	33.9%	62		42.6	42.6			39.4	39.4		16.7	16.7	$17,661	$1,759	$15,901
Bridgeport Aurora High School	Public	9-12	1400 Tacoma	Bridgeport	98813	Douglas County	Bridgeport School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 686-5656	31	0		90.3%	4 (12.9%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (83.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.2%)								(n/a)											$10,507	$2,133	$8,375

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Student/Teacher Ratio Brewster High School

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Schools Near Brewster High School