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Brandywine Senior High School

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Brandywine Senior High School ranks 398 th of 800 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

398^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 800 Michigan High Schools

Better than 50% of Michigan high schools

Summary

Brandywine Senior High School is a mid-sized public high school in Niles, MI, serving 366 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Brandywine Community Schools district.

If you're looking at Brandywine, the most striking thing you'll notice is its graduation rate. For the 2024-2025 school year, 91.9% of students graduated—a full 13 points higher than the district average and a trend that has held steady above 90% for five years. This is especially notable because over half of the student body (54.4%) qualifies for free or reduced lunch, and economically disadvantaged students at Brandywine rank in the 79th percentile statewide. In plain terms, the school appears to be very effective at supporting its most vulnerable students and getting them across the finish line. That said, the school's overall state ranking sits at the 50th percentile (3 stars), which reflects a mixed academic picture. Reading scores are respectable, but math is a real concern: only 17.3% of 11th graders were proficient in SAT Math, roughly 10 points below the state average, and this gap has persisted for years.

Compared to nearby schools, Brandywine holds its own in reading against Niles Senior High School (48.1% vs. 52.7% proficiency) but trails in graduation rate (91.9% vs. 98.8%) and has a much higher chronic absenteeism rate (31.1% vs. 17.6%). Against Buchanan High School, a higher-performing neighbor (76th percentile), Brandywine falls behind in every subject, especially math (17.3% vs. 24% proficiency). One of the biggest red flags is attendance: at 31.1%, Brandywine's chronic absenteeism is more than double Buchanan's (13.7%) and even higher than its own district average (22.4%), suggesting this is a school-specific challenge. The school also spends more per pupil ($16,683) than Buchanan or Niles, yet outcomes don't fully reflect that investment. Still, with a favorable 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio and a recent rebound from the 38th to 50th percentile, Brandywine shows signs of responsiveness—particularly for families prioritizing graduation support over top-tier test scores.

366

Students ?

15.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,683

Per pupil spending ?

54.4%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

All students in Michigan receive free school meals.

1700 Bell Rd
Niles, MI 49120-4670

(269) 683-4800

District: Brandywine Community Schools

Feeder schools for Brandywine Senior High School:

Elementary:	Brandywine Elementary School
	Merritt Elementary School
Middle:	Brandywine Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.1%

Two or more races:

8.2%

Hispanic:

5.2%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 53rd percentile in 2016 → 50th in 2026

Strengths

✓92% graduate in 4 years — above the Michigan average (84%)

✓Above the Michigan median (50th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school39%

District avg35%

Michigan avg43%

398^th of 800

Michigan public high schools ?

Top 50%▼ down 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2High Schools in the Brandywine Community Schools

419^th of 625Brandywine Community Schools among Michigan districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	46.7	398 of 800	50.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	37.9	456 of 739	38.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	60.4	260 of 743	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	39.9	430 of 735	41.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	69.9	161 of 531	69.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	27.3	431 of 561	23.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	43.1	384 of 666	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	31.5	543 of 824	34.1%	★★☆☆☆
2017	50.9	369 of 835	55.8%	★★★☆☆
2016	50.8	403 of 852	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2015	51.3	425 of 832	48.9%	★★☆☆☆
2014	41.2	500 of 799	37.4%	★★☆☆☆
2013	38.4	514 of 805	36.1%	★★☆☆☆
2012	47.8	453 of 773	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2011	56.2	444 of 784	43.4%	★★☆☆☆
2010	43.3	516 of 765	32.5%	★★☆☆☆
2009	36.2	541 of 754	28.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	61.2	369 of 750	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2007	51.0	459 of 767	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2006	42.0	491 of 705	30.4%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	37.2	428 of 686	37.6%	★★☆☆☆
2025	51.2	294 of 629	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	40.7	359 of 619	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	46.6	319 of 611	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	76.5	100 of 416	76.0%	★★★★☆
2021	12.9	432 of 462	6.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	47.8	287 of 554	48.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	24.9	521 of 710	26.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	68.7	151 of 719	79.0%	★★★★☆
2025	53.1	278 of 635	56.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	51.3	288 of 654	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	24.8	488 of 614	20.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	77.1	78 of 369	78.9%	★★★★☆
2021	33.7	295 of 417	29.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	45.6	295 of 532	44.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	52.7	324 of 755	57.1%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	47.3	344 of 693	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	18.2	523 of 628	16.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	74.3	132 of 633	79.1%	★★★★☆
2023	34.2	409 of 611	33.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	50.9	229 of 440	48.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	35.0	316 of 472	33.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	25.9	414 of 543	23.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	29.2	497 of 707	29.7%	★★☆☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	47.6	93 of 179	48.0%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	36.7	417 of 671	37.9%	★★☆☆☆
2025	24.6	494 of 639	22.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	58.3	224 of 638	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	38.7	387 of 647	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	65.5	168 of 492	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	25.3	407 of 516	21.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	38.5	364 of 582	37.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	23.0	536 of 708	24.3%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)79th percentile+29 vs school

Male (2026)50th percentile~ school

Multi-racial (2026)48th percentile~ school

White (2026)38th percentile-12 vs school

Female (2026)38th percentile-13 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts64%+5 vs state

Evidence-Based Reading and Writing48%-4 vs state

Social Studies40%-3 vs state

Science29%-6 vs state

Mathematics24%-9 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				PSAT English Language Arts (2026)			PSAT Mathematics (2026)			SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2026)	SAT Mathematics (2026)	M-Step English Language Arts (2026)		M-Step Math (2026)		M-Step Science (2026)		M-Step Social Studies (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT English Language Arts 9th Grade	PSAT English Language Arts 10th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 9th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 10th Grade	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Brandywine Senior High School	Public	9-12	1700 Bell Rd	Niles	49120	Berrien County	Brandywine Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 683-4800	366	23	15.7	54.4%	297 (81.1%)	11 (3.0%)	19 (5.2%)	5 (1.4%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (8.2%)	46.7	398^th of 800 public high schools	50.3%		37.9	456^th of 739 public high schools	38.3%	58		62.3	66.2		24.7	22.5	48.1	17.3						29.3		40.2	$16,683	$926	$15,757
Brandywine Innovation Academy	Public, Virtual	6-12	1830 S 3rd St	Niles	49120	Berrien County	Brandywine Community Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(269) 683-8805	69	1	58.9	75.4%	57 (82.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (11.6%)	29.2	547^th of 800 public high schools	31.6%					(n/a)		48.0	30.0		319.2	391.0	413.6	372.7						25.0		2088.3	$11,171	$933	$10,237
Niles Cedar Lane	Public	9-12	1 Tyler St	Niles	49120	Berrien County	Niles Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 684-9554	134	5	24.8	66.4%	87 (64.9%)	11 (8.2%)	13 (9.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (14.9%)	15.8	647^th of 800 public high schools	19.1%		17.2	599^th of 739 public high schools	18.9%	48		23.5	33.3		344.7	358.3	25.9	380.7						24.0		20.0	$10,546	$1,017	$9,529
WAY Niles	Public	6-12	1 Tyler St	Niles	49120	Berrien County	Niles Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 633-0736	95	0	540.0	64.2%	72 (75.8%)	8 (8.4%)	2 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	1 (1.1%)	11 (11.6%)								(n/a)	40.0			320.0									1763.7		1773.8		$10,772	$679	$10,093
Niles Community Schools Adult Education	Public	9-12	620 E Main St	Niles	49120	Berrien County	Niles Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 684-4480	24	1	32.0	83.3%	15 (62.5%)	4 (16.7%)	1 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (16.7%)								(n/a)																	$20,950	$679	$20,272
Niles Senior High School	Public	9-12	1441 Eagle St	Niles	49120	Berrien County	Niles Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 683-2894	828	41	20.4	42.0%	571 (69.0%)	74 (8.9%)	107 (12.9%)	3 (0.4%)	4 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	67 (8.1%)	57.6	283^rd of 800 public high schools	64.6%		58.9	284^th of 739 public high schools	61.6%	1		68.4	61.9		41.8	24.3	52.7	18.6						35.7		44.6	$13,603	$792	$12,811
Buchanan High School	Public	8-12	401 W Chicago St	Buchanan	49107	Berrien County	Buchanan Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 695-8403	561	31	18.0	40.8%	486 (86.6%)	17 (3.0%)	17 (3.0%)	3 (0.5%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (5.9%)	69.1	189^th of 800 public high schools	76.4%		79.7	115^th of 739 public high schools	84.4%	74	70.6	70.5	69.1	41.2	42.4	37.1	63.5	24.0					43.6	36.8	52.5	49.0	$15,228	$1,803	$13,425
Edwardsburg High School	Public	9-12	69358 Section St	Edwardsburg	49112	Cass County	Edwardsburg Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 663-1044	773	35	22.0	31.0%	680 (88.0%)	6 (0.8%)	45 (5.8%)	2 (0.3%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (4.5%)	86.5	75^th of 800 public high schools	90.6%		90	53^rd of 739 public high schools	92.8%	22		74.4	79.1		47.2	53.4	65.9	44.3						47.7		67.0	$14,464	$543	$13,921
Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center	Public	9-12	69410 Section St	Edwardsburg	49112	Cass County	Edwardsburg Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 663-1068	46	1	34.0	67.4%	40 (87.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (8.7%)								(n/a)							430.9	391.8						2081.5		27.3	$9,573	$339	$9,234
Berrien County Juvenile Center	Public	6-12	6414 Deans Hill Rd	Berrien Center	49085	Berrien County	Berrien Regional Educational Service Agency	No	No	No	No	(269) 471-7725	10	3	3.3	70.0%	2 (20.0%)	8 (80.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Brandywine Senior High School

What district is Brandywine Senior High School in?

Brandywine Community Schools

Is Brandywine Senior High School a good school?

Brandywine Senior High School ranks 398^th of 800 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Brandywine Senior High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 366 students attended Brandywine Senior High School.

What schools feed into Brandywine Senior High School?

Brandywine Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Brandywine Elementary School
Elementary : Merritt Elementary School
Middle : Brandywine Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Brandywine Senior High School?

Students at Brandywine Senior High School are 81% White, 8% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 3% African American, 1% Asian, 1% American Indian.

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