Brandywine Heights Area School District
- 200 WEST WEIS ST
- TOPTON, PA 19562
- (610) 682-5100
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 82.8% | 82.7% |
| Dropout Rate | 2.6% | 2.6% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $11,940 | $11,954 |
| Students Per Teacher | 11.7 | 13.7 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | - |
| Number of Students | 1,789 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 153 | - |
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 1,789 | 11.7 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | - |
| Kindergarten Students | 117 |
| 1st Grade Students | 98 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 119 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 127 |
| 4th Grade Students | 122 |
| 5th Grade Students | 136 |
| 6th Grade Students | 158 |
| 7th Grade Students | 131 |
| 8th Grade Students | 151 |
| 9th Grade Students | 151 |
| 10th Grade Students | 153 |
| 11th Grade Students | 166 |
| 12th Grade Students | 141 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 9 |
| Hispanic | 34 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 14 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 1,712 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 875 |
| Female | 897 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 153 | 11.7 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 6 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 64 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 72 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 11 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 16 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 3 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 6 |
| Elementary | 2 |
| Secondary | 4 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 3 |
| Library Support Staff | 4 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 86 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 6 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 10 |
| School Administrators | 6 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 10 |
| Student Support Services | 3 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 52 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $27,719,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $18,940,000 | 68.3% |
| Property Tax | $16,044,000 | 57.9% |
| Public Utility Tax | $24,000 | 0.09% |
| Individual And Corporate Income Taxes | $1,373,000 | 5.0% |
| All Other Taxes | $283,000 | 1.0% |
| Other School Systems | $70,000 | 0.3% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $4,000 | 0.01% |
| School Lunch | $517,000 | 1.9% |
| District Activity Receipts | $28,000 | 0.1% |
| Rents and Royalties | $15,000 | 0.05% |
| Interest Earnings | $541,000 | 2.0% |
| Private Contributions | $24,000 | 0.09% |
| Miscellaneous | $17,000 | 0.06% |
| Total State Revenues | $8,022,000 | 28.9% |
| General Formula Assistance | $3,689,000 | 13.3% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $853,000 | 3.1% |
| Special Education Programs | $972,000 | 3.5% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $13,000 | 0.05% |
| School Lunch Programs | $41,000 | 0.1% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $663,000 | 2.4% |
| Transportation Programs | $1,166,000 | 4.2% |
| Other Programs | $625,000 | 2.3% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $757,000 | 2.7% |
| Through State - Title I | $96,000 | 0.3% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $75,000 | 0.3% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $2,000 | 0.01% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $146,000 | 0.5% |
| Through State - Other | $66,000 | 0.2% |
| Direct - Other | $372,000 | 1.3% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $22,173,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $13,401,000 | 60.4% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $8,038,000 | 36.3% |
| Student Support | $970,000 | 3.5% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $744,000 | 2.7% |
| General Administration Support | $414,000 | 1.5% |
| School Administration Support | $1,073,000 | 3.9% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $2,327,000 | 8.4% |
| Student Transportation Support | $1,792,000 | 6.5% |
| Other Support Services | $718,000 | 2.6% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $734,000 | 3.3% |
| Food Services | $734,000 | 2.6% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 82.8% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 140 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 17 | 2.6% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Brandywine Heights Area School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 5
- Students: 1,789
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 153
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
Total Enrollment (Sort by) |
Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
School Rating (Sort by) |
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| BRANDYWINE HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
103 Old Topton Rd
Mertztown, PA Public | 9-12 | 613 | 12.2 |  2.5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| BRANDYWINE HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
200 West Weis St
Topton, PA Public | 5-8 | 576 | 11.9 |  Review This School |
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| DISTRICT-TOPTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
445 Barkley St
Topton, PA Public | KG-4 | 372 | 13.7 | Review This School |
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| LONGSWAMP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1160 State St
Mertztown, PA Public | KG-4 | 211 | 14.2 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| ROCKLAND CENTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
| Non-Operational or Status Unknown | ||||
73 Lyons Rd
Fleetwood, PA Public | KG-2 | - | - | Review This School |
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