Jordan High School vs. Brighton High School
Should I attend Jordan High School or Brighton High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Jordan High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Brighton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,886 students in grades 8-12, Jordan High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,240 students in grades 8-12, Brighton High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
8-12
8-12
Total Students
1,886 students
2,240 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
83 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
27:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#609 out of 975 schools in UT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#237 out of 975 schools in UT
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
69%
Graduation Rate
86%
89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
467
593
Grade 10 Students
535
581
Grade 11 Students
458
545
Grade 12 Students
426
521
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
29%
9%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
61%
82%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.32
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
12%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%