Brighton High School

1,733 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Brighton High School, located in Brighton, Colorado, serves as a central hub for secondary education within the 27J School District. As a comprehensive public high school, it offers a diverse academic curriculum that includes core subjects, elective courses, and various extracurricular programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school is known for fostering a community-focused environment that encourages student engagement through athletics, arts, and various career-focused organizations.

The campus at 270 South 8th Avenue reflects the growth of the Brighton community, serving as a landmark in the city. With a commitment to academic achievement and student development, Brighton High School emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded education, supporting students as they navigate their high school years and transition into their post-graduation goals. The school remains dedicated to upholding district standards while striving to create an inclusive and supportive atmosphere for its student body.

1,733

Total Students

89.9

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Brighton High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	627
Hispanic	1,021
Black	20
Asian	15
Two or More	43
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
1,021 (58.9%)
White
627 (36.2%)
Two or More
43 (2.5%)
Black
20 (1.2%)
Asian
15 (0.9%)
American Indian
6 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	School District 27J
Phone:	(303)655-4200
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,733
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	89.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	822
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	143

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 481

Grade 10 438

Grade 11 412

Grade 12 402