Brighton High School

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Brighton High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1150 Winton Rd S,  Rochester, NY
Brighton Central School District
4.0
3.6
1,164 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Mr. Thomas Hall
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1320
Average ACT Score
30
Math Proficiency
88%
Reading Proficiency
93%
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
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.52
Reading Proficiency
93%
Math Proficiency
88%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
102
Full Time Teachers
102
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1320
Math
660
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

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 215 Students
Binghamton University, SUNY 188 Students
Rochester Institute of Technology 176 Students
University of Rochester 174 Students
Cornell University 159 Students
Boston University 141 Students
New York University 139 Students
Syracuse University 129 Students
SUNY Geneseo 123 Students
University of Pittsburgh 119 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 150 Students
Biology 136 Students
Business 135 Students
Chemistry 81 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 72 Students
Political Science and Government 65 Students
Computer Science 58 Students
Pre-Law Studies 54 Students
Nursing 53 Students
Environmental Science 43 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 255 Reviews
5.0 Sophomore
11/4/2025
Brighton High School is a rich, diverse school with tons of opportunities for students. The 90+ clubs and many school trips and opportunities allow for people to have many different unique extracurricular activities. Ranked top in the area for Varsity Sports as well as has a very large music program.
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.
5.0 Parent
1/9/2024
Nothing but great things to say about bhs. (I have another in tcms and she loves it there too.) BHS has been so great for my freshman son. We moved from nyc and this public school is every nyc parent's fantasy. The school can accommodate the spectrum of student learning levels. My son takes advanced classes and looks forward to the college prep. The teachers are great, very communicative and accountable. The sports are robust and a joy for all to watch and participate.
GreatSchools Reviews
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...
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...
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...
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 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 1,164 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 88% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 93% 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 1320 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $424,744. Learn more about what Rochester has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Brighton High School.

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