- Enrollment
- 2,042
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brighton, CO
Brighton High School
Federal NCES profile for Brighton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080258000144
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brighton High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Brighton · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.7:1
- students per teacher
- 30.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Brighton High School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brighton High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Brighton, CO.
School address
District: School District 27j · Colorado
NCES ID 080258000144 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-81 students YoY
Brighton High School held near 1,773 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-81 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 98.8 → 93.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-81 students YoY 080258000144 · Brighton, CO High · MID · TRAD
1,733 enr · 17.7:1 · 30.9% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Colorado Connections Academy (2,042 students)
Brighton High School held near 1,773 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-81 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 98.8 → 93.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Brighton High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Colorado Conne
Colorado Connections Academy
2,042 students
- Prairie View H
Prairie View High School
1,809 students
- Riverdale Ridg
Riverdale Ridge High School
1,784 students
- This school
Brighton High School
1,733 students
- Bromley East C
Bromley East Charter School
1,214 students
- Rodger Quist M
Rodger Quist Middle School
855 students
What this shows Brighton High School reports 1,733 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brighton High School compares
Brighton High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.9% | ▼ 20% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,733 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,733
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Colorado - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.2%
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
$10,854
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 1733 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 122 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.9%
White 36.2%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.1, Brighton High School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for School District 27j reports $10,854 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brighton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Connections Academy | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie View High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverdale Ridge High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bromley East Charter School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rodger Quist Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brighton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,809
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,784
- Students per teacher
- 29.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,214
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Nationwide high 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 (~1,733 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brighton High School
How many students attend Brighton High School?
Brighton High School has 1,733 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brighton, CO. CCD year-over-year: 1,854 (2022-23) → 1,773 (2023-24), nearly flat (-81).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brighton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brighton High School is 17.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brighton High School?
30.9% of students at Brighton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brighton High School?
The largest demographic group at Brighton High School is Hispanic or Latino at 58.9% of enrollment, in Brighton, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brighton High School?
Brighton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 High School rank among high schools in Brighton?
By Resource Investment Index, Brighton High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Brighton, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Brighton on the city page.
What other schools are in School District 27j?
Besides Brighton High School, School District 27j also operates Colorado Connections Academy (2,042 students), Prairie View High School (1,809 students), and Riverdale Ridge High School (1,784 students). See the School District 27j district page for the complete list.