- Enrollment
- 759
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Rochester, NY
Brighton High School
Federal NCES profile for Brighton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360546000272
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brighton High School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #1 of 15
- high schools in Rochester · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- students per teacher
- 22.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Brighton High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brighton High School ranks #1 of 15 high schools in Rochester, NY.
School address
District: Brighton Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360546000272 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-61 students YoY
Brighton High School held near 1,182 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-61 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 106.6 → 97.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-61 students YoY 360546000272 · Rochester, NY High · MID · TRAD
1,164 enr · 11:1 · 22.1% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Twelve Corners Middle School (759 students)
Brighton High School held near 1,182 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-61 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 106.6 → 97.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Brighton High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Brighton High School
1,164 students
- Twelve Corners
Twelve Corners Middle School
759 students
- French Road El
French Road Elementary School
743 students
- Council Rock P
Council Rock Primary School
743 students
What this shows Brighton High School reports 1,164 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 New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11:1 | ▼ 7% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.1% | ▼ 61% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,164 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,164
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the New York average of 56.2%
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
11:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 45% in New York - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$24,706
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 194 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.6%
Asian 10.3%
African American 9.9%
Two or More 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 64.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.1, Brighton High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Brighton Central School District reports $24,706 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twelve Corners Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| French Road Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Council Rock Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~1,164 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11:1)
Frequently asked questions about Brighton High School
How many students attend Brighton High School?
Brighton High School has 1,164 students enrolled. It is a high school in Rochester, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,243 (2022-23) → 1,182 (2023-24), nearly flat (-61).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brighton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brighton High School is 11:1, which is 7% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 30% 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 High School?
22.1% of students at Brighton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brighton High School?
The largest demographic group at Brighton High School is White at 64.6% of enrollment, in Rochester, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brighton High School?
Brighton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher 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 Rochester?
By Resource Investment Index, Brighton High School ranks #1 of 15 high schools in Rochester, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Rochester on the city page.
What other schools are in Brighton Central School District?
Besides Brighton High School, Brighton Central School District also operates Twelve Corners Middle School (759 students), French Road Elementary School (743 students), and Council Rock Primary School (743 students). See the Brighton Central School District district page for the complete list.