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Eagle Ridge Academy vs. Brighton High School

Should you attend Eagle Ridge Academy or Brighton High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Eagle Ridge Academy
3551 Southern Street
Brighton, CO 80601
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Brighton High School
270 South 8th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Eagle Ridge Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)

Brighton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 571 students in grades 9-12, Eagle Ridge Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,773 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 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
571 students
1,773 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Eagle Ridge Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Brighton High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
45% | 55%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Eagle Ridge Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Brighton High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
93 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Eagle Ridge Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Brighton High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Eagle Ridge Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the School District 27j and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Brighton High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the School District 27j and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#283 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 20%)
#1177 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Eagle Ridge Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Brighton High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Top 30% in CO)
16%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Eagle Ridge Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the School District 27j and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brighton High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the School District 27j and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
65-69%
(Top 20% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
39%
(Bottom 50% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Eagle Ridge Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the School District 27j and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brighton High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the School District 27j and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Top 30% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)
15%
(Bottom 50% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)
90-94%
(Top 20% in CO)
92%
(Top 20% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Eagle Ridge Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the School District 27j and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Brighton High School with the average graduation rate observed in the School District 27j and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Eagle Ridge Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Brighton High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
194
454
Grade 10 Students
156
451
Grade 11 Students
116
455
Grade 12 Students
105
413

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Brighton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the School District 27j and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Eagle Ridge Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the School District 27j and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Brighton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the School District 27j and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
50%
57%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Eagle Ridge Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the School District 27j and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Brighton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the School District 27j and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Eagle Ridge Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the School District 27j and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Brighton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the School District 27j and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
43%
38%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Eagle Ridge Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the School District 27j and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Brighton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the School District 27j and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Eagle Ridge Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the School District 27j and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Brighton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the School District 27j and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.57
0.54
This chart showcases the diversity score of Eagle Ridge Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the School District 27j and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Brighton High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the School District 27j and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
44%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Eagle Ridge Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the School District 27j and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Brighton High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the School District 27j and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Eagle Ridge Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the School District 27j and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Brighton High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the School District 27j and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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