Enrollment
1,164
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360546000272
👥 S:T ratio 56
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 68/100 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
- 68
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
106.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Brighton High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Brighton High School
Brighton High School is a large high school in Rochester, New York, enrolling 1,164 students.
At 11:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 22.1% free-meal eligibility runs 61% below the New York average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,164 students.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 247 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #14, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Asian (10%) (diversity index 55/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 21 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 194 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Brighton Central School District also operates Twelve Corners Middle School (759 students) and French Road Elementary School (743 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 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 (what these measure)
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
$23,681
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brighton Central School District, which includes Brighton High School.
$23,681
Per student
-10%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.3%
State 29.6%
Federal 4.0%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 759
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,164 students)
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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.
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 68/100 (higher 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 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.
Is Brighton High School a good school?
Brighton High School earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also one of the largest schools in New York. 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 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.
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