- Enrollment
- 1,483
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Syracuse, NY
Brighton Academy
Federal NCES profile for Brighton Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 362859006677
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brighton Academy earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of New York schools.
- #2 of 6
- middle schools in Syracuse · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.3:1
- small classes for New York
- 96.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Brighton Academy has class sizes smaller than 79% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brighton Academy ranks #2 of 6 middle schools in Syracuse, NY.
School address
District: Syracuse City School District · New York
NCES ID 362859006677 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Brighton Academy held near 350 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.4 → 33.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 362859006677 · Syracuse, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
363 enr · 9.3:1 · 96.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Henninger High School (1,483 students)
Brighton Academy held near 350 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.4 → 33.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Brighton Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Henninger High
Henninger High School
1,483 students
- Nottingham Hig
Nottingham High School
1,350 students
- Corcoran High
Corcoran High School
1,338 students
- Public Service
Public Service Leadership Academy at Fowler
1,126 students
- Huntington K-8
Huntington K-8 School
934 students
- This school 363
Brighton Academy
363 students
What this shows Brighton Academy reports 363 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brighton Academy compares
Brighton Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.3:1 | ▼ 21% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.8% | ▲ 72% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 363 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.3:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
363
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 21% in New York - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
66.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$26,097
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 182 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
46
in-school suspensions + 100 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 71.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
Two or More 8.0%
White 7.2%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 71.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.9, Brighton Academy is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Syracuse City School District reports $26,097 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brighton Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henninger High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nottingham High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Corcoran High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Public Service Leadership Academy at Fowler | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Huntington K-8 School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brighton Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,350
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,338
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,126
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 934
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~363 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brighton Academy
How many students attend Brighton Academy?
Brighton Academy has 363 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Syracuse, NY. CCD year-over-year: 342 (2022-23) → 350 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brighton Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Brighton Academy is 9.3:1, which is 21% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 41% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brighton Academy?
96.8% of students at Brighton Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brighton Academy?
The largest demographic group at Brighton Academy is African American at 71.9% of enrollment, in Syracuse, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brighton Academy?
Brighton Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Brighton Academy rank among middle schools in Syracuse?
By Resource Investment Index, Brighton Academy ranks #2 of 6 middle schools in Syracuse, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Syracuse on the city page.
What other schools are in Syracuse City School District?
Besides Brighton Academy, Syracuse City School District also operates Henninger High School (1,483 students), Nottingham High School (1,350 students), and Corcoran High School (1,338 students). See the Syracuse City School District district page for the complete list.