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
1320
Average ACT Score
30
Math Proficiency
82%
Reading Proficiency
96%
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
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.52
Reading Proficiency
96%
Math Proficiency
82%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
98
Full Time Teachers
98
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 214 Students
Binghamton University, SUNY 187 Students
Rochester Institute of Technology 175 Students
University of Rochester 171 Students
Cornell University 162 Students
Boston University 142 Students
New York University 139 Students
Syracuse University 129 Students
SUNY Geneseo 122 Students
University of Pittsburgh 121 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 149 Students
Business 134 Students
Biology 134 Students
Chemistry 80 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 72 Students
Political Science and Government 64 Students
Computer Science 57 Students
Pre-Law Studies 52 Students
Nursing 51 Students
Environmental Science 42 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 254 Reviews
4.0 Junior
12/30/2025
I enjoy attending Brighton High School because it provides every student with opportunities no matter their interests. My favorite part of school is actually some of my classes where I can chat and study with friends. Sometimes it can be hard to connect with others, but that is why it is important to join extracurriculars that fit your interests.
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.
5.0 Senior
2/18/2025
It's an awesome school, well managed, and has a great and effective learning environment. The teachers are also fantastic even helping me build and make my Eagle Project.
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 1,182 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 82% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 96% 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 $416,487. Learn more about what Rochester has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Brighton High School.

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