Brighton Area Schools

District Overview
Brighton Area Schools is an active, traditional public school district headquartered at 125 S. Church St. in Brighton, Michigan. Situated within a midsize suburban setting in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn metropolitan area, this non-charter district operates nine operational schools serving students from prekindergarten through 12th grade, as well as ungraded educational offerings. The district maintains a total enrollment of 5,796 students, displaying consistent attendance numbers across every grade level. Enrollment ranges from 476 kindergarteners to steady class sizes throughout the elementary and middle grades, concluding with high school cohorts that feature 533 11th graders and 519 12th graders.

To support its student body, Brighton Area Schools utilizes a broad workforce comprising 1,313.78 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This staffing framework is anchored by 636.04 FTE teachers, 54.85 FTE instructional aides, and 622.89 FTE support staff dedicated to district operations. The student population includes 2,962 male students and 2,834 female students, representing a demographic makeup of 5,320 White, 216 Hispanic, 134 multiracial, 84 Asian, 24 Black, 13 American Indian, and 5 Pacific Islander students. Families and researchers seeking further details can reach the central office at (810) 299-4040 or explore their online resources at http://www.brightonk12.com.
9
Total Schools
5,796
Total Students
636.0
Full-Time Teachers
9.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Brighton Area Schools
Demographic Student Count
White5,320
Hispanic216
Black24
Asian84
Two or More134
American Indian13
Pacific Islander5
  • White
    5,320 (91.8%)
  • Hispanic
    216 (3.7%)
  • Two or More
    134 (2.3%)
  • Asian
    84 (1.4%)
  • Black
    24 (0.4%)
  • American Indian
    13 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    5 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Brighton Area Schools
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary4
Middle2
High2
Other1
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:9
Students:5,796*
Teachers (FTE):636.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:9.1
Schools in Brighton Area Schools
Found 9 Schools