 The Commonwealth Foundation for Public Policy Alternatives Sunshine Review gave the school board and district administration a "F" for transparency based on a review of "What information can people find on their school district's website".It examined the school district's website for information regarding; taxes, the current budget, meetings, school board members names and terms, contracts, audits, public records information and more.In October 2015, Pennsylvania Auditor General Eugene DePasquale reported that Central Elementary School in Brownsville Area School District is among the 561 academically challenged schools that have been overlooked by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.