Brighton High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Brighton, Michigan 48116 · Brighton Area Schools
#49 of 591 high schools in Michigan
#2496 of 16,910 nationally
About Brighton High School
Brighton High School is a public high school located in Brighton, in the Brighton Area Schools school district of Michigan, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,887 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 73.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of high schools in United States and 49th of 591 ranked high schools in Michigan. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (19th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,887.
There are 12 schools in Brighton; Brighton High School ranks 8th of 12 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)56%
- Reading proficiency (30%)76%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)9.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)19.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Brighton High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,887
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 9.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 19.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 76%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 56%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Brighton High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Charyl Stockwell Academy High School
Brighton · Charter high · Grades 9–12
334 students · 1.6 km away
Charyl Stockwell Academy Middle School
Brighton · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
282 students · 1.7 km away
Maltby Intermediate School
Brighton · Public middle · Grades 5–6
866 students · 1.7 km away
Hornung Elementary School
Brighton · Public elementary · Grades K–4
558 students · 1.8 km away
Scranton Middle School
Brighton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
850 students · 2.7 km away
FlexTech High School
Brighton · Charter high · Grades 9–12
171 students · 2.9 km away
Hawkins Elementary School
Brighton · Public elementary · Grades K–4
551 students · 3.0 km away
Hilton Road Elementary School
Brighton · Public elementary · Grades K–4
507 students · 4.0 km away
Spencer Road Elementary School
Brighton · Public elementary · Grades K–4
507 students · 4.9 km away
Three Fires Elementary
Howell · Public elementary · Grades K–5
753 students · 7.2 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Michigan with a comparable Enrollment.
Adlai Stevenson High School
Sterling Heights · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,881 students
Canton High School
Canton · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,899 students
Salem High School
Canton · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,871 students
Romeo High School
Washington · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,817 students
Plymouth High School
Canton · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,816 students
Western International High School
Detroit · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,959 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Brighton High School a good school?
Brighton High School has a Success Index (US) of 73.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of high schools in United States) and ranks #49 of 591 in Michigan. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Brighton High School rank in Michigan?
Brighton High School ranks #49 of 591 high schools in Michigan and #2496 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Brighton High School?
Brighton High School had 1,887 students in 2025.
Is Brighton High School a elementary school or a high school?
Brighton High School is classified as a high school covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Brighton High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Brighton High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.