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Brighton High School

270 South 8th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,854 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 14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,854 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : 90% (Top 50% in CO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Brighton High School's student population of 1,854 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 99 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,854 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
99 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Brighton High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brighton High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#1203 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Brighton High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
14%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Brighton High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Brighton High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
15%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Brighton High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Brighton High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Brighton High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
56%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Brighton High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Brighton High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
39%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Brighton High School and the percentage of White public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Brighton High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Brighton High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.54
This chart displays the diversity score of Brighton High School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
90%
82%
This chart displays graduation rate of Brighton High School and public school graduation rate of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Brighton High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Brighton High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brighton High School's ranking?
Brighton High School is ranked #1203 out of 1,779 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?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% 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 82%.
How many students attend Brighton High School?
1,854 students attend Brighton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Brighton High School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,854 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : 90% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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