Brighton Heritage Academy
- Brighton Heritage Academy serves 216 students in grades 6-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%.
School Overview
- Brighton Heritage Academy's student population of 216 students has grown by 109% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 216 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 9 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Brighton Heritage Academy's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Brighton Heritage Academy is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #1342 out of 1,704 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 51% | 34% |
| Black | 2% | 5% |
| White | 43% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.39 |
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| Graduation Rate | 10-14% | 78% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 38% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | 27J School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Brighton Heritage Academy is Brighton High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Vikan Middle School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is North Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Brighton North Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 358 students
0.2 miles
89 North 6th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
(303)655-2500 0.2 PK-5 358 - Brighton Brighton High School Grades: 9-12 | 1758 students
0.3 miles
270 South 8th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
(303)655-4200 0.3 9-12 1758 - Brighton South Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 423 students
0.4 miles
305 South 5th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
(303)655-2600 0.4 K-5 423 - Brighton Bolt Academy Grades: 9-12 | 59 students
0.6 miles
1850 Egbert Street
Brighton, CO 80601
(750)685-5475 0.6 9-12 59 - Brighton Northeast Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 599 students
0.6 miles
1605 Longspeak
Brighton, CO 80601
(303)655-2550 0.6 PK-6 599
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