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:
337th of 437 Washington High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,130 Help


Feeder schools for Brewster High School:

Elementary:    Brewster Elementary School
Middle:    Brewster Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.8 Help
Number of students:  300

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
85.7%
White:
12.7%
Two or more races:
1.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  89% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Brewster High School ranks worse than 77.1% of high schools in Washington. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.38. (See more...)
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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.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (85.7%), White (12.7%), two or more races (1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 89% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Brewster High School is 19.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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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 337th 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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Brewster School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Brewster School District 201st 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2004 52.36 206th 390 47.2%
2005 66.92 134th 394 66.0%
2006 54.13 212th 395 46.3%
2007 20.92 329th 399 17.5%
2008 35.79 291st 396 26.5%
2009 41.82 270th 402 32.8%
2010 13.13 380th 423 10.2%
2011 14.08 371st 440 15.7%
2012 27.01 349th 450 22.4%
2013 26.44 359th 454 20.9%
2019 16.81 368th 417 11.8%
2021 17.35 394th 455 13.4%
2022 22.20 348th 434 19.8%
2023 21.65 352nd 442 20.4%
2024 26.38 337th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 18.22 310th 344 9.9%
2021 20.43 345th 392 12.0%
2022 32.50 256th 370 30.8%
2023 26.45 282nd 362 22.1%
2024 36.59 233rd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.78 10th 20 50.0%
2021 88.43 2nd 35 94.3%
2022 72.30 8th 31 74.2%
2023 42.32 18th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.51 230th 243 5.3%
2019 24.14 288th 358 19.6%
2021 20.61 324th 390 16.9%
2022 25.94 283rd 368 23.1%
2023 21.90 291st 357 18.5%
2024 19.09 296th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 15.61 318th 355 10.4%
2021 14.59 359th 395 9.1%
2022 21.92 291st 363 19.8%
2023 15.44 318th 358 11.2%
2024 30.56 258th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 18.83 212th 241 12.0%
2021 22.84 238th 278 14.4%
2022 33.10 178th 261 31.8%
2023 30.69 175th 249 29.7%
2024 35.74 160th 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 32nd 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.

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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 Not Specified Total
1988 131 0 3 16 10 n/a n/a 0 160
1989 204 0 1 41 12 n/a n/a 0 258
1990 197 0 2 55 9 n/a n/a 0 263
1991 100 0 3 45 6 n/a n/a 0 154
1992 114 0 1 59 3 n/a n/a 0 177
1993 115 0 1 141 6 n/a n/a 0 263
1994 110 0 1 174 6 n/a n/a 0 291
1995 122 0 1 109 5 n/a n/a 0 237
1996 122 0 1 109 5 n/a n/a 0 237
1997 132 0 1 117 7 n/a n/a 0 257
1998 139 0 0 121 10 n/a n/a 0 270
1999 130 0 0 145 10 n/a n/a 0 285
2000 108 0 0 151 8 n/a n/a 0 267
2001 106 0 1 163 5 n/a n/a 0 275
2002 108 0 1 173 6 n/a n/a 0 288
2003 108 0 1 173 6 n/a n/a 0 288
2004 103 0 2 158 3 n/a n/a 0 266
2005 91 0 3 168 4 n/a n/a 0 266
2006 89 1 5 175 6 n/a n/a 0 276
2007 80 2 2 181 7 n/a n/a 0 272
2008 75 5 2 187 8 n/a n/a 0 277
2009 62 4 1 196 5 n/a n/a 0 268
2010 55 3 0 206 2 n/a n/a 0 266
2011 51 1 0 216 1 0 6 0 275
2012 45 1 0 229 0 0 5 0 280
2013 37 0 0 205 1 0 4 0 247
2014 35 0 0 191 1 0 5 0 232
2015 34 0 0 209 2 0 2 0 247
2016 32 0 0 217 2 0 2 0 253
2017 23 0 0 214 3 0 1 0 241
2018 27 0 0 221 1 0 1 0 250
2019 28 0 0 221 4 0 2 0 255
2020 34 0 0 225 3 0 2 0 264
2021 31 0 1 236 3 0 2 0 273
2022 31 0 1 254 3 0 3 0 292
2023 38 0 1 257 1 0 3 0 300

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

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

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 368th of 417 High schoolsRanks 352nd 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)55.652.7
 2.9%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Brewster School District)55.652.7
 2.9%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)72.865.9
 6.9%
10th Grade Math (Brewster High School)25.49.5
 15.9%
   10th Grade Math (Brewster School District)25.49.5
 15.9%
   10th Grade Math (Washington)42.433.3
 9.1%
11th Grade Science (Brewster High School)13.337
 23.7%
   11th Grade Science (Brewster School District)12.737
 24.3%
   11th Grade Science (Washington)5050.5
 0.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Brewster High School)55.652.7
 2.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Brewster School District)43.635.4
 8.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Brewster High School)25.49.5
 15.9%
   All Grades Math (Brewster School District)36.423.4
 12.9%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Brewster High School)13.337
 23.7%
   All Grades Science (Brewster School District)22.927.2
 4.4%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students255300
 17.6%
African American00
American Indian41
 75%
Asian01
Hispanic221257
 16.3%
Pacific Islander00
White2838
 35.7%
Two or More Races23
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients84.3%89%
 4.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Brewster High School

Brewster High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Brewster Elementary School
Middle : Brewster Middle School

Students at Brewster High School are 86% Hispanic, 13% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 300 students attended Brewster High School.

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


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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