- Enrollment
- 866
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260687004283
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 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 30/100 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
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-60 students YoY
Brighton High School held near 1,901 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-60 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 102.7 → 102.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-60 students YoY 260687004283 · Brighton, MI High · MID · TRAD
1,887 enr · 18.5:1 · 11.2% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Maltby Intermediate School (866 students)
Brighton High School held near 1,901 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-60 headcount). Teacher FTE held 102.7 → 102.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Brighton High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Brighton High School
1,887 students
- Maltby Interme
Maltby Intermediate School
866 students
- Scranton Middl
Scranton Middle School
850 students
- Hornung Elemen 558
Hornung Elementary School
558 students
- Hawkins Elemen 551
Hawkins Elementary School
551 students
- Spencer Road E 507
Spencer Road Elementary School
507 students
What this shows Brighton High School reports 1,887 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 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 methodology
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
$18,674
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
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
District finance for Brighton Area Schools reports $18,674 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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.
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 (~1,887 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,961 (2022-23) → 1,901 (2023-24), nearly flat (-60).
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 30/100 (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 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.
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.