Brighton High

brightonhigh.canyonsdistrict.org/

2,435 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

Brighton High School, located in Cottonwood Heights (part of the Salt Lake City metropolitan area), is a prominent secondary institution within the Canyons School District. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and a robust extracurricular culture, the school serves a diverse student body and maintains a long-standing reputation for high achievement in both college-preparatory coursework and standardized testing. Its location at the base of the Wasatch Mountains provides a distinct setting, often influencing its strong school spirit and connection to the surrounding community.

The school offers a comprehensive range of programs, including advanced placement (AP) classes, career and technical education (CTE) pathways, and a highly competitive athletic program. Beyond the classroom, Brighton High is well-regarded for its performing arts departments and wide variety of student clubs, which are designed to foster leadership and personal growth. With a focus on preparing students for life after graduation, the school continues to emphasize a balance of rigorous academic standards, technological integration, and social-emotional development.

2,435

Total Students

92.3

Full-Time Teachers

26.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Brighton High
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,933
Hispanic	266
Black	23
Asian	25
Two or More	158
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	27

White
1,933 (79.4%)
Hispanic
266 (10.9%)
Two or More
158 (6.5%)
Pacific Islander
27 (1.1%)
Asian
25 (1.0%)
Black
23 (0.9%)
American Indian
3 (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:	Canyons District
Phone:	(801)826-5800
Website:	http://brightonhigh.canyonsdistrict.org/
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	2,435
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	92.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	276
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* 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 9 624

Grade 10 637

Grade 11 607

Grade 12 567