Brighton High School vs. Howell High School
Should you attend Brighton High School or Howell High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Brighton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Howell High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,887 students in grades 9-12, Brighton High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 1,964 students in grades 9-12, Howell High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,887 students
1,964 students
Total Classroom Teachers
97 teachers
93 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#193 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#1013 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
61%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
45%
Graduation Rate
≥99%
95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
456
515
Grade 10 Students
434
453
Grade 11 Students
516
486
Grade 12 Students
481
510
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
4%
5%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
92%
91%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.15
0.17
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
16%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%