Brighton Academy

1607 S Geddes St
Syracuse, NY 13207
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Bottom 50%
Serving 360 students in grades 6-8, Brighton Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 360 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Brighton Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Brighton Academy's student population of 360 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
360 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

Brighton Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brighton Academy is 0.41, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
#4082 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
≤5%
55%
10%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
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Hispanic
10%
29%
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Black
76%
16%
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White
7%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.41
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
51%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brighton Academy's ranking?
Brighton Academy is ranked #4082 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Brighton Academy?
360 students attend Brighton Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Brighton Academy students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brighton Academy?
Brighton Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Brighton Academy offer ?
Brighton Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Brighton Academy part of?
Brighton Academy is part of Syracuse City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 360 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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