Brighton High School

Brighton High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1150 Winton Rd S,  Rochester, NY
Brighton Central School District
4.0
3.6
1,182 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Mr. Thomas Hall
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1310
Average ACT Score
30
Math Proficiency
98%
Reading Proficiency
92%
Average GPA
3.52
Graduation Rate
99%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A+
Teachers
A
College Prep
A
Administration
A-
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B
Food
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Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.52
Reading Proficiency
92%
Math Proficiency
98%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
98
Full Time Teachers
98
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1310
Math
650
Verbal
660
Average ACT
30
Math
28
English
30
Reading
31
Science
30
Number of AP Courses
21
AP Pass Rate
87.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

9
Test Scores
7
Equity
7
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
206:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.4%
Female
47.3%
White
64.5%
Male
51.4%
Female
47.3%
Economically disadvantaged
26.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
10.1%
Black
9.9%
Two or more races
8.3%
Hispanic
7%
Limited English proficient
2.4%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#29 Best Public HS in New York
#38 Best Public HS Teachers in New York
#54 Best College Prep Public HS in New York
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University at Buffalo, SUNY 203 Students
Binghamton University, SUNY 175 Students
Rochester Institute of Technology 171 Students
University of Rochester 167 Students
Cornell University 162 Students
Boston University 144 Students
New York University 132 Students
Syracuse University 126 Students
University of Pittsburgh 121 Students
SUNY Geneseo 117 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 149 Students
Business 130 Students
Biology 130 Students
Chemistry 76 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 66 Students
Political Science and Government 61 Students
Computer Science 55 Students
Pre-Law Studies 51 Students
Nursing 50 Students
Environmental Science 41 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 264 Reviews
3.0 Alum
4/17/2024
Very college ready and academically prepared. Very community involved. Often concern to win awards and maintain school reputation was put ahead of student and family needs.
4.0 Alum
1/18/2024
Brighton high school helped me with a lot, looking back at my time there I enjoyed it very much. Altogether, the experience was pretty great. The teachers and staff in the high school were amazing; they definitely became special people for me to look back at with fondness. The academics are great and the sports there were rather good as well. Definitively, Brighton high school was a fantastic school to attend and I hope they keep up the good work.
4.0 Senior
12/11/2023
I think that they have good education opportunities at brighton and they have alot of diverse things you can do either if it's in clubs or it's in music and arts their are alot of things brighton gives it students so they can find their interests and future careers. Also there are alot of opportunities to meet new peers. And now that I am graduating I am going to miss this school a little but I'm also happy that I was able to get through so many challenges to succeed and go into the world with good experience and morals that I hope to carry with me.
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3.6 7 Reviews
3.0 parent
10/20/2025
As a parent of a student with ASD, social anxiety and ADHD I can tell you that the high school has been wonderful. The councilor we have worked with for two years is engaged, experienced and actively involved in promoting social activities that my son actually stays after to attend! They are very VE...
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5.0 student
2/11/2018
Being a student in the Brighton community has been enlightening experience, and has been very helpful towards my overall development. Other students and staff are extremely welcoming and everyone strives to aid you in any time of need. Clubs, sports, advanced placement academics, and school-hosted f...
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1.0 student
10/15/2017
As A student at BHS many of the teachers are disorganized and overly rigid. And if a student is having difficulty in a class the school we almost immediately place them in a program designed for student with learning issues such ADD or ADHD. They just push everyone through and it feels like they onl...
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1.0 parent
9/8/2015
I relocated to the district in August due to work and have had a terrible time enrolling my child in school. Every staff member I have encountered has been short and unaccommodating via email and telephone. Staff seems to have a sense of entailment. They have made me feel very unwelcome. If they are...
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Brighton High School

Brighton High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Rochester, NY, in the Brighton neighborhood, and is served by the Brighton Central School District in New York. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,182 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 98% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 92% are proficient in reading. Brighton High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.52, the graduation rate is 99%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1310 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $179,683. Discover additional schools in the area, like East High School, James Monroe High School, Anna Murray-Douglass Academy, and more. Learn more about what Rochester has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Brighton High School.

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