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Brunswick High School

3581 Center Rd, Brunswick, OH 44212Brunswick City →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
1,988
Students
Total enrolled
96%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↑ 11% vs nat'l
$14,062
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
22.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 43% vs nat'l
42/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 16% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,988 students in grades 09–12 in Brunswick, Ohio.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,062 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 42th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Brunswick High School is a very large high in Brunswick, Ohio, serving grades 09–12 with 1,988 students. The district invests $14,062 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 18% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community. The school's 96% graduation rate — above the national average of 87% — reflects strong completion outcomes for its students.

Student Body & Demographics at Brunswick High School

1,988
Total Students
22.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
18%
Free Lunch
90
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution945 male · 1,043 female
48%
52%
Male 48%Female 52%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility18%
National avg 52% · 360 students
Student Composition
89%
Asian2%
White89%
Hispanic / Latino4%
Black3%
Multiracial3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 390436600204

Academic Outcomes at Brunswick High School

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
96
High
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
96%
State avg
82%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
42
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 42th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 41th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 44212

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,062Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,062
State avg
$17,120
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,187
Student Support$2,672
Administration$1,687
Operations$2,109
Other$1,406
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,062 spent per student, an estimated $6,229 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
33%
56%
State government
33.4%
Local (property tax)
55.8%
Federal programs
10.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 96% graduation rate — well above the 87% national average
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 18% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Walter Kidder Elementary SchoolCrestview Elementary SchoolApplewood Elementary SchoolHickory Ridge Elementary School
+3 more
↓
Middle
Brunswick Middle School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyMedina County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictBrunswick City →
Phone: (330)273-0495
NCES ID: 390436600204
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Brunswick seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing strong graduation outcomes and academic completion. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Brunswick City
Mid
Brunswick Middle School
1,460 students · 06–08
● 42 opp20% FRL
Elem
Walter Kidder Elementary School
540 students · PK–05
● 42 opp20% FRL
Elem
Crestview Elementary School
454 students · KG–05
● 42 opp11% FRL
Elem
Applewood Elementary School
409 students · KG–05
● 42 opp22% FRL
Elem
Hickory Ridge Elementary School
386 students · KG–05
● 42 opp13% FRL
Elem
Brunswick Memorial Elementary School
376 students · KG–05
● 42 opp24% FRL
Elem
C R Towslee Elementary School
312 students · KG–05
● 42 opp34% FRL
Elem
Huntington Elementary School
311 students · KG–05
● 42 opp27% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
3581 Center Rd, Brunswick, OH 44212
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

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.