Brighton High School, commonly abbreviated BHS, is a public high school located in Brighton, an incorporated town adjacent to the southeast border of Rochester, New York, United States. It offers a comprehensive curriculum for students in grades 9–12. It is part of the Brighton Central School District.
Serving 1,182 students in grades 9-12, Brighton High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 98% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,182 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 98% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 96% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brighton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Brighton High School's student population of 1,182 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 98 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,182 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
98 teachers
School Rankings
Brighton High School ranks within the top 1% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brighton High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#27 out of 4377 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
98%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
96%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
10%
Hispanic
7%
30%
Black
9%
16%
White
64%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brighton High School's ranking?
Brighton High School is ranked #27 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
98% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brighton High School?
The graduation rate of Brighton High School is 97%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Brighton High School?
1,182 students attend Brighton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Brighton High School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brighton High School?
Brighton High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Brighton High School offer ?
Brighton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Brighton High School part of?
Brighton High School is part of Brighton Central School District.
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