Serving 1,881 students in grades 9-12, Brighton High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,881 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 30% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brighton High School's student population of 1,881 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 85 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,881 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Brighton High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brighton High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#931 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
57%
35%
Black
1%
4%
White
39%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brighton High School's ranking?
Brighton High School is ranked #931 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Brighton High School often compared to?
Brighton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eagle Ridge Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brighton High School?
The graduation rate of Brighton High School is 90%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Brighton High School?
1,881 students attend Brighton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Brighton High School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brighton High School?
Brighton High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Brighton High School offer ?
Brighton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Brighton High School part of?
Brighton High School is part of School District 27j.
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