| Definition of Terms |
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| School Level |
High school |
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| Grades Offered |
Grades 10 - 12 |
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| County |
Salt Lake County, UT |
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| Total Students |
1989 students |
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| % Male / % Female |
53% /
47% |
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| Total Classroom Teachers |
82 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
| Grade 10 - 669 students | | Grade 11 - 638 students | | Grade 12 - 682 students |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio |
1:24 |
1:20 |
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| Students by Ethnicity |
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| % American Indian |
n/a |
2% |
| % Asian |
4% |
3% |
| % Hispanic |
3% |
10% |
| % Black |
1% |
1% |
| % White |
93% |
82% |
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| Additional Student Information |
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| % Eligible for Free Lunch |
5% |
18% |
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| % Eligible for Reduced Lunch |
2% |
6% |
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| % Migrant Students Enrolled |
n/a |
n/a |
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(UT) Statewide Testing Performance |
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| School District Name |
Jordan School District |
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| Number of Schools Managed |
92 |
9 |
| Number of Students Managed |
77,943 students |
2,561 students |
| District Total Revenue |
$482,347,000 |
$20,204,000 |
| District Expenditure |
$459,152,000 |
$20,047,000 |
| District Revenue / Student |
$6,188 |
$7,889 |
| District Expenditure / Student |
$5,891 |
$7,828 |
| District Graduation Rates |
83% |
91% |
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- Brighton High School in Cottonwood Heights, Utah is located about ten miles south of Salt Lake City. The school, which opened in 1969, is designed with two octagonal sections housing self-contained classrooms and a full auditorium. A gymnasium and support areas complete the building which is situated on the brow of a hill. The teacher/pupil ratio is 1 to 27.3, but actual class sizes vary and are usually over 32 students. A Parent/Teacher/Student Association attempts to address special school needs and strengthens programs through volunteer committee work.
- Brighton has proven consistent high averages in testing and currently holds national rankings for Dance, Volleyball, and Model United Nations. The school offers opportunities to receive college credit through Advanced Placement and concurrent enrollment programs, administered by Utah State University and Salt Lake Community College.
- The school serves about 2,258 students in grades 10 to 12 in suburban area extending across Sandy, Utah and Cottonwood Heights, and is part of the Canyons School District.
- Athletics
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Brighton High has recently gained national recognition of the Dance Team "Accadians" and Girls Volleyball, ranking 1st and 9th, respectively. In addition, the Bengals have a strong tradition of state Swimming and Wrestling.
- Dance
- Grand National Champions in Dance/Drill Nationals 2004-2006
- National Champions in "Large Kick," "Large Novelty," "Large Military," "Large Jazz" Dance/Drill Nationals 2005
- Golf
- 4 total State Championships, 1985-1992
- Soccer
- 7 total State Championships (Boys), 1989-2000 ;
- 3 total State Championships (Girls), 1989-1997 ;
- Swimming
- 17 total State Championships (Boys) 1983-2009 (highest total in state) ;
- 20 total State Championships (Girls) 1982-2001 (highest total in state) ;
- 100-yard breaststroke (Girls) 1:04.78 Molly Lauber, 02-18-1995, 5A record (top in state)
- Tennis
- 5 total State Championships (Boys) 1980-1989
- 15 total State Championships (Girls), 1976-2002 ;
- Boys received 1st in state in 2008
- Volleyball
- Ranked 9th in the nation (as of 2006)
- 5A All-State 1st Team (without losing a single game), 2006
- 5A MVP Krista Kelley, 2006
- Ranked 17th in 2005 Pre-Season National High School
- Wrestling
- 13 total State Championships, 1974-1988 ;
- Academics
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Brighton High has consistently scored in top percentiles in the ACT, SAT, and state testing. In addition to a wide variety of Advanced Placement courses taught, concurrent enrollment is available through Utah State University and Salt Lake Community College, earning direct college credit through distance learning programs. As part of the Canyons School District, many vocational studies are available through local Technology Centers, ranging from Heavy Diesel Mechanics to certification as a Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator.
- Utah State Testing (UPASS)
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Mandated through Federal No Child Left Behind legislation, Utah adopted the Utah Performance Assessment for Students (UPASS) to prove academic proficiency. The annual Brighton High report card has shown above average performance in Language Arts as well as Science areas.
- Clubs and Organizations
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Brighton's well-established community is an asset to the school. Residents are actively involved with the school and show strong support for Brighton High programs and activities.
- Notable alumni
- David Neeleman, Former CEO of JetBlue Airways
- Reno Mahe, NFL athlete
- Tristan Gale, Olympic Gold Medalist
- Bryan Kehl, NFL athlete
- Mark Shurtleff, Utah Attorney General
- Notes
- Brighton High School No Child Left Behind annual report card
- Deseret News High School sports records
- PrepVolleyball.com
- Utah State University concurrent enrollment
- External links
- Canyons School District
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| About This Zip Code (84121) |
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| Population (Approximate) |
42,954 people |
2,184,530 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree |
48% |
28% |
| Population Average Age |
35 years old
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28 years old |
| Average Household size |
2.9 persons
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3.0 persons |
| Median Household Income |
$63,849
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$45,925 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household |
7.1 rooms |
6.0 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure |
33 years old |
33 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting |
76% / 24% |
70% / 30% |
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