Top Rankings
Brighton Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,378 students in Brighton Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Brighton Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 63% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,804 Schools
# Students
3,378 Students
2,526,520 Students
# Teachers
281 Teachers
215,025 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Brighton Central School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 786 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#182 out of 788 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
62%
Graduation Rate
95%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.72
# American Indian Students
1 Student
18,588 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
331 Students
249,216 Students
% Asian Students
10%
10%
# Hispanic Students
232 Students
726,742 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
29%
# Black Students
271 Students
408,333 Students
% Black Students
8%
16%
# White Students
2,242 Students
1,036,576 Students
% White Students
66%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
6,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
290 Students
80,416 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
56,452
# Students in K Grade:
201
173,952
# Students in 1st Grade:
204
175,866
# Students in 2nd Grade:
218
179,876
# Students in 3rd Grade:
215
179,592
# Students in 4th Grade:
230
182,761
# Students in 5th Grade:
242
184,189
# Students in 6th Grade:
261
186,528
# Students in 7th Grade:
255
191,088
# Students in 8th Grade:
307
194,752
# Students in 9th Grade:
282
208,652
# Students in 10th Grade:
316
198,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
323
188,822
# Students in 12th Grade:
297
188,400
# Ungraded Students:
27
36,758
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,390 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,087. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,151 is less than the state median of $31,956. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$86 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$95 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,390
$31,087
Spending / Student
$28,151
$31,956
Best Brighton Central School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brighton High School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1150 Winton Rd S
Rochester, NY 14618
(585) 242-5000
Rochester, NY 14618
(585) 242-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,227 students
Rank: #22.
French Road Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
488 French Rd
Rochester, NY 14618
(585) 242-5140
Rochester, NY 14618
(585) 242-5140
Grades: 3-5
| 697 students
Rank: #33.
Twelve Corners Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2643 Elmwood Ave
Rochester, NY 14618
(585) 242-5100
Rochester, NY 14618
(585) 242-5100
Grades: 6-8
| 831 students
Rank: n/an/a
600 Grosvenor Rd
Rochester, NY 14610
(585) 242-5170
Rochester, NY 14610
(585) 242-5170
Grades: K-2
| 623 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Brighton Central School District?
Brighton Central School District manages 4 public schools serving 3,378 students.
What is the rank of Brighton Central School District?
Brighton Central School District is ranked #182 out of 786 school districts in New York (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Brighton Central School District?
66% of Brighton Central School District students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Brighton Central School District?
Brighton Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 12:1.
What is Brighton Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,151 is less than the state median of $31,956. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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