Enrollment
1,887
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Brighton, MI
Brighton High School
Federal NCES profile for Brighton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260687004283
👥 S:T ratio 26
📚 AP courses 95
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brighton High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #8 of 10
- public schools in Brighton · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- students per teacher
- 11.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Brighton High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brighton High School ranks #8 of 10 public schools in Brighton, MI.
School address
District: Brighton Area Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260687004283 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
102.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-79% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Brighton High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Brighton High School
Brighton High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Brighton, Michigan, enrolling 1,887 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.2% free-meal eligibility runs 79% below the Michigan average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,887 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 46 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #23.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 19 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 410 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Brighton's high schools, it stands alongside Charyl Stockwell Academy High School (334 students): Brighton High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.5:1 vs 15.9:1).
Brighton Area Schools also operates Maltby Intermediate School (866 students) and Scranton Middle School (850 students) alongside Brighton High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Brighton High School compares
Brighton High School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.5:1 | ▲ 6% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.2% | ▼ 79% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,887 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,887
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Michigan - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.1%
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
$15,269
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.6 FTE
Per 410 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 63 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 92.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Asian 1.6%
Two or More 1.6%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 92.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.8, Brighton High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brighton Area Schools, which includes Brighton High School.
$15,269
Per student
+13%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.3%
State 62.3%
Federal 3.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Brighton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maltby Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scranton Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hornung Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hawkins Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spencer Road Elementary School | Smaller | Similar 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
- 866
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 850
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar high schools in Brighton
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,887 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Brighton High School
How many students attend Brighton High School?
Brighton High School has 1,887 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brighton, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brighton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brighton High School is 18.5:1, which is 6% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brighton High School?
11.2% of students at Brighton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brighton High School?
The largest demographic group at Brighton High School is White at 92.2% of enrollment, in Brighton, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brighton High School?
Brighton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Brighton High School rank among public schools in Brighton?
By Resource Investment Index, Brighton High School ranks #8 of 10 public schools in Brighton, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Brighton on the city page.
Is Brighton High School a good school?
Brighton High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Brighton Area Schools?
Besides Brighton High School, Brighton Area Schools also operates Maltby Intermediate School (866 students), Scranton Middle School (850 students), and Hornung Elementary School (558 students). See the Brighton Area Schools district page for the complete list.
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