Charles F. Brush High School is a public high school in Lyndhurst, Ohio. The school is named for Charles F. Brush, the Ohio-born inventor of the arc light. Brush has 1,334 students as of the 2017–2018 school year.
Serving 1,008 students in grades 9-12, Brush High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,008 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brush High School's student population of 1,008 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,008 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Year Founded
1927
Colors
Brown, Gold
School Rankings
Brush High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brush High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2648 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
75%
17%
White
11%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Arcy The Arc Lamp
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brush High School's ranking?
Brush High School is ranked #2648 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brush High School?
The graduation rate of Brush High School is 87%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Brush High School?
1,008 students attend Brush High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Brush High School students are Black, 11% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brush High School?
Brush High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Brush High School offer ?
Brush High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Brush High School part of?
Brush High School is part of South Euclid-Lyndhurst City School District.
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