Brighton High School

www.bostonpublicschools.org

667 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Brighton High School, located at 25 Warren Street in Brighton, Massachusetts, is a prominent member of the Boston Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive secondary education that emphasizes academic achievement, social-emotional development, and college and career readiness. It operates with the goal of fostering an inclusive community where students are prepared to navigate the challenges of a rapidly changing global landscape.

As part of the Boston Public Schools system, Brighton High benefits from the district’s broader resources and educational initiatives, which include access to specialized programs, extracurricular activities, and support services designed to meet varied student needs. The school prioritizes creating a supportive environment that encourages students to excel academically while preparing them for life beyond the classroom, whether in higher education or the workforce. You can find more information about their specific programs, school culture, and district policies by visiting their official website at http://www.bostonpublicschools.org.

667

Total Students

73.7

Full-Time Teachers

9.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Brighton High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	42
Hispanic	402
Black	190
Asian	18
Two or More	14

Hispanic
402 (60.4%)
Black
190 (28.5%)
White
42 (6.3%)
Asian
18 (2.7%)
Two or More
14 (2.1%)

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:	Boston
Phone:	(617)635-9873
Website:	http://www.bostonpublicschools.org
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	667
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	73.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 7 42

Grade 8 58

Grade 9 111

Grade 10 130

Grade 11 159

Grade 12 158

Ungraded 9