Penfield Senior High School vs. Brighton High School
Should I attend Penfield Senior 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
Penfield Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Brighton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,377 students in grades 9-12, Penfield Senior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 98% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,227 students in grades 9-12, Brighton High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥99% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,377 students
1,227 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
111 teachers
98 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#575 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#33 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
98%
≥99%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
90-94%
Graduation Rate
98%
96%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
353
282
Grade 10 Students
350
316
Grade 11 Students
362
323
Grade 12 Students
301
297
Ungraded Students
11
9
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
9%
% Hispanic
6%
7%
% Black
6%
7%
% White
81%
69%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
8%
Diversity Score
0.34
0.50
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%