Brighton Area Schools School District
- For the 2021 school year, there are 9 public schools in Brighton Area Schools School District, serving 6,054 students. Brighton Area Schools School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Michigan.
- Public schools in Brighton Area Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Michigan public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 39% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Michigan.
- The top ranked public schools in Brighton Area Schools School District are Hawkins Elementary School, Spencer Road Elementary School and Hilton Road Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 34% (majority Black).
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is more than the Michigan public school average of 18:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Brighton Area Schools School District |
| School District Website | http://www.brightonk12.com |
| School District Phone Number | (810) 299-4040 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MI) |
| # of Schools | 9 Schools | 3,735 Schools |
| # of Students | 6,054 Students | 1,472,301 Students |
| # of Teachers | 297 Teachers | 82,182 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 |
District Comparison
- Brighton Area Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 869 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 93% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (MI) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #49 out of 869 school districts (Top 10%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 37% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 43% |
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| Graduation Rate | 94% | 85% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.52 |
| # of American Indian Students | 15 Students | 9,974 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 75 Students | 49,834 Students |
| % Asian Students | 1% | 3% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 170 Students | 114,872 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 3% | 8% |
| # of Black Students | 47 Students | 260,793 Students |
| % Black Students | 1% | 18% |
| # of White Students | 5,666 Students | 978,273 Students |
| % White Students | 94% | 66% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 6 Students | 1,272 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 75 Students | 57,365 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 1% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | - |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 479 | 116,607 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 367 | 105,799 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 383 | 103,933 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 398 | 105,395 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 439 | 107,959 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 432 | 112,259 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 414 | 112,463 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 457 | 111,894 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 466 | 114,566 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 533 | 123,361 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 533 | 121,139 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 581 | 115,656 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 572 | 117,214 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | 4,056 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $14,815 is higher than the state median of $13,151. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $14,851 is higher than the state median of $13,281. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (MI) |
| Total Revenue | $90 MM | $10 MM |
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| Spending | $90 MM | $10 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $14,815 | $13,151 |
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| Revenue / Student | $14,851 | $13,281 |
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Brighton Area Schools School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Hawkins Elementary School Math: 72% | Reading: 76%Rank:10/Top 5%8900 Lee Rd10
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 299-3900
Grades: K-4 | 515 students
- Spencer Road Elementary School Math: 74% | Reading: 70%Rank:10/Top 5%10639 Spencer Rd10
Brighton, MI 48114
(810) 299-4350
Grades: K-4 | 501 students
- Hilton Road Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:10/Top 10%9600 Hilton Rd10
Brighton, MI 48114
(810) 299-3950
Grades: K-4 | 486 students
- Maltby Intermediate School Math: 68% | Reading: 66%Rank:10/Top 10%4740 Bauer Rd10
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 299-3600
Grades: 5-6 | 846 students
- Hornung Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 57% | Reading: 64%Rank:9/Top 20%4680 Bauer Rd10
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 299-4450
Grades: K-4 | 564 students
- Scranton Middle School Math: 55% | Reading: 61%Rank:9/Top 20%8415 Maltby Rd10
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 299-3700
Grades: 7-8 | 923 students
- Bridge Alternative High School Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%Rank:4/Bottom 50%125 South Church St10
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 299-4046
Grades: 7-12 | 110 students
- Brighton High School Math: ≤1% | Reading: ≤1%Rank:1/Bottom 50%7878 Brighton Rd10
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 299-4100
Grades: 9-12 | 2,109 students
- Miller Special Education School850 Spencer
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 299-4130
Grades: PK | n/a student
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