Brighton Area Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,826 students in Brighton Area Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Brighton Area Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Brighton Area Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 854 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 93% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.56
# American Indian Students
14 Students
8,587 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
89 Students
50,790 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
219 Students
126,442 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
9%
# Black Students
29 Students
246,380 Students
% Black Students
n/a
18%
# White Students
5,344 Students
873,705 Students
% White Students
92%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
1,223 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
125 Students
73,519 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
498
111,142
# Students in 1st Grade:
399
101,293
# Students in 2nd Grade:
410
103,275
# Students in 3rd Grade:
400
100,747
# Students in 4th Grade:
440
102,248
# Students in 5th Grade:
419
101,548
# Students in 6th Grade:
424
102,551
# Students in 7th Grade:
416
103,791
# Students in 8th Grade:
433
103,125
# Students in 9th Grade:
437
114,848
# Students in 10th Grade:
534
113,192
# Students in 11th Grade:
498
110,071
# Students in 12th Grade:
518
109,646
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,972
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,903 is higher than the state median of $18,441. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,929 is higher than the state median of $17,627. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Brighton Area Schools School District?
Brighton Area Schools School District manages 9 public schools serving 5,826 students.
What is the rank of Brighton Area Schools School District?
Brighton Area Schools School District is ranked #30 out of 854 school districts in Michigan (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Brighton Area Schools School District?
92% of Brighton Area Schools School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Brighton Area Schools School District?
Brighton Area Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Brighton Area Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,929 is higher than the state median of $17,627. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 9 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 5,826 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 5% in MI)
Overall District Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 61% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 69% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 58% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
