Brighton High School
School Overview
Brighton High School is a public school located in Brighton, Colorado. It is a school in School District 27J district.
According to the Colorado state assessment result, 25% of students are proficient in Math learning and 46% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,808 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 24 to 1 where a total of 75 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,808 students are attending Brighton High School. By gender, there are 956 and 852 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Brighton High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 101 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 28 | 17 | 11 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Asian | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| White | 69 | 30 | 39 |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| in LEP Program | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 101 | 49 | 52 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 75 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Brighton High School and the students to teacher ratio is 24 to 1. 98.7% of teachers are certified. All teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 75 | Students per teacher: 24 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 74 | 98.7% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 1 | 1.3% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | - | - |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | - | - |
| School counselors | 4 | Students per counselor: 452 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | 2 | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | 1 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 30,819 Households |
| Population | 97,681 |
| Male | 51,235 |
| Female | 48,194 |
| Child Population | 34,205 |
| Total Housing Units | 31,662 Units |
| Average House Value | $362,200 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,423 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.60% |
| Average Household Income | $96,124 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 94.15% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Brighton High School offers 10 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 318 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 376 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Brighton High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 10 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 318 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 106 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 41 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 264 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 376 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in School District 27j
In School District 27j, 29 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in BRIGHTON, Colorado
4 private schools are serving students in BRIGHTON, Colorado. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.