Brighton High School serves 402 students in grades 9-12.
Brighton High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 402 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 55-59% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brighton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Brighton High School's student population of 402 students has declined by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
402 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Brighton High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Brighton High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1571 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
51%
22%
Black
38%
10%
White
5%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
55-59%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brighton High School's ranking?
Brighton High School is ranked #1571 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Brighton High School often compared to?
Brighton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Boston Latin Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brighton High School?
The graduation rate of Brighton High School is 55-59%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 88%.
How many students attend Brighton High School?
402 students attend Brighton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Brighton High School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brighton High School?
Brighton High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Brighton High School offer ?
Brighton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Brighton High School part of?
Brighton High School is part of Boston School District.
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