Brighton High School is a secondary school located on South 8th Avenue in the heart of Brighton, Colorado, United States. It is one of three main high schools in the Brighton 27J School District,
Serving 1,733 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 16% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). 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 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,733 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 20% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brighton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Brighton High School's student population of 1,733 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,733 students
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Cherry and white
School Calendar
School Motto
Empowering Every Student Today to Take Control of Their Future Tomorrow
Average Class Size
25 students
School Rankings
Brighton High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 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 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1177 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
59%
37%
Black
1%
5%
White
36%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
School District 27j
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldogs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brighton High School's ranking?
Brighton High School is ranked #1177 out of 1,748 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?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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 92%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Brighton High School?
1,733 students attend Brighton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Brighton High School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 3% 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 19:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Brighton High School part of?
Brighton High School is part of School District 27j.
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