Summary
Brighton High School is a public high school located in Brighton, Colorado, serving 1,773 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the School District 27J, which is ranked 85 out of 115 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Unfortunately, Brighton High School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Colorado high schools over the past several years, with a ranking between 189 and 268 out of 328-349 schools.
The school's academic performance is a significant concern, as it consistently underperforms compared to state and district averages on standardized tests, particularly in STEM subjects. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, only 49% of students were proficient or better in SAT Reading and Writing, and just 17% were proficient or better in SAT Mathematics, compared to state averages of 62% and 32%, respectively. The school's performance is also below average for various student subgroups, including female students, male students, Hispanic students, white students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.
Additionally, Brighton High School faces challenges with graduation rates, which have fluctuated between 83.1% and 93.4% over the past few years, generally lower than the state average. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 26.8% to 32.9% in recent years, significantly higher than the state's target of less than 10%. Interestingly, nearby schools within the same district, such as Riverdale Ridge High School and Prairie View High School, have similar academic performance and ranking profiles, suggesting systemic challenges within the district. In contrast, the nearby Eagle Ridge Academy charter school consistently outperforms the district and state averages, indicating that school choice and alternative educational models may be beneficial for students in the area.
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