- Enrollment
- 2,437
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Salt Lake City, UT
Brighton High
Federal NCES profile for Brighton High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490014200291
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brighton High earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Utah schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Utah.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Salt Lake City · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.1:1
- large classes for Utah
- 12.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Brighton High has class sizes larger than 90% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brighton High ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Salt Lake City, UT.
School address
District: Canyons District · Utah
NCES ID 490014200291 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Brighton High held near 2,393 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 90.9 → 92.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+33 students YoY 490014200291 · Salt Lake City, UT Other · LARGE · TRAD
2,435 enr · 27.1:1 · 12.3% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Corner Canyon High (2,437 students)
Brighton High held near 2,393 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount). Teacher FTE added 90.9 → 92.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Brighton High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Corner Canyon
Corner Canyon High
2,437 students
- This school
Brighton High
2,435 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High
2,421 students
- Alta High
Alta High
2,278 students
- Jordan High
Jordan High
1,820 students
- Draper Park Mi
Draper Park Middle
1,411 students
What this shows Brighton High reports 2,435 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brighton High compares
Brighton High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27.1:1 | ▲ 27% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.3% | ▼ 56% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,435 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.1:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,435
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
27.1:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 90% in Utah - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
17.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,268
per pupil, district-wide
- above Utah avg of $10,678
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.8 FTE
Per 423 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
Two or More 6.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Asian 1.0%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 79.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.3, Brighton High is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 37
District finance for Canyons District reports $11,268 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brighton High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corner Canyon High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alta High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jordan High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Draper Park Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brighton High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,421
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 2,278
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,820
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,411
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide other 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 (~2,435 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brighton High
How many students attend Brighton High?
Brighton High has 2,435 students enrolled. It is a public school in Salt Lake City, UT. CCD year-over-year: 2,360 (2022-23) → 2,393 (2023-24), nearly flat (+33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brighton High?
The student-teacher ratio at Brighton High is 27.1:1, which is 27% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 73% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brighton High?
12.3% of students at Brighton High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brighton High?
The largest demographic group at Brighton High is White at 79.4% of enrollment, in Salt Lake City, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brighton High?
Brighton High has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 rank among public schools in Salt Lake City?
By Resource Investment Index, Brighton High ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Salt Lake City, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Salt Lake City on the city page.
What other schools are in Canyons District?
Besides Brighton High, Canyons District also operates Corner Canyon High (2,437 students), Hillcrest High (2,421 students), and Alta High (2,278 students). See the Canyons District district page for the complete list.