Brighton High School vs Eagle Ridge Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Colorado, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brighton High School
Brighton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,733 students
Eagle Ridge Academy
Brighton · Charter high · Grades 9–12
593 students
| Measure | Brighton High School Brighton, Colorado | Eagle Ridge Academy Brighton, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #232 of 307 | #102 of 307 |
| National rank | #12676 of 16,910 | #6324 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,733 | 593 |
| Enrollment | 1,733 | 593 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.7% | 40.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 25.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 47% |
| city | Brighton | Brighton |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Eagle Ridge Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.9 vs 32.9).
- •Eagle Ridge Academy does better on math proficiency (47% vs 25%).
- •Eagle Ridge Academy does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 46%).
- •Eagle Ridge Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.6% vs 55.7%).
- •Brighton High School does better on students per teacher (19.5 vs 25.8).
- •Brighton High School is the larger school with 1,733 students compared with 593.
- •Brighton High School is a public school while Eagle Ridge Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Brighton High School better than Eagle Ridge Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Eagle Ridge Academy ranks higher (57.9 vs 32.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Brighton High School and Eagle Ridge Academy?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Brighton and Brighton in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brighton High School: 1,733. Eagle Ridge Academy: 593. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brighton High School and Eagle Ridge Academy rank in Colorado?
Brighton High School is 232nd of 307 and Eagle Ridge Academy is 102nd of 307 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).