Brighton High School

Public 7-12

 25 Warren Street
       Brighton, MA  02135


(617) 635-9873

District: Boston

SchoolDigger Rank:
342nd of 347 Massachusetts High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $31,270 Help


Feeder schools for Brighton High School:

Elementary:    Adams Elementary School
    Alighieri Dante Montessori School
    Baldwin Early Learning Pilot Academy
    Bates Elementary School
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Middle:    Frederick Pilot Middle School
    Higginson-Lewis K-8 School
    Ohrenberger School
    UP Academy Charter School of Boston

Student/teacher ratio:  9.0 Help
Number of students:  532

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
57.7%
African American:
29.7%
White:
5.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  73% Help


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Compare Details Brighton High School ranks worse than 92.8% of middle schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.46. (See more...)
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Compare Details Brighton High School ranks worse than 98.6% of high schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks 20th among 23 ranked high schools in the Boston School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.52. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (57.7%), African American (29.7%), White (5.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Brighton High School is 9, which is the 5th best among 23 high schools in the Boston School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Brighton High School is $31,270, which is the 6th highest among 23 high schools in the Boston School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Brighton High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Brighton High School 465th of 501 Massachusetts public middle schools. (See Brighton High School in the ranking list.)

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

SchoolDigger ranks Brighton High School 342nd of 347 Massachusetts public high schools. (See Brighton High School in the ranking list.)

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Boston:

SchoolDigger ranks Boston 311th of 356 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Brighton High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Brighton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 9.46 465th 501 7.2%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Brighton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 17.83 416th 481 13.5%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Brighton High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Brighton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 12.20 261st 304 14.1%
2004 24.43 237th 307 22.8%
2005 8.42 284th 311 8.7%
2006 11.00 281st 314 10.5%
2007 6.56 300th 316 5.1%
2008 9.84 295th 319 7.5%
2009 7.13 305th 322 5.3%
2010 10.85 307th 335 8.4%
2011 4.03 324th 340 4.7%
2012 4.44 319th 340 6.2%
2013 4.40 327th 344 4.9%
2014 5.95 320th 347 7.8%
2015 6.73 332nd 354 6.2%
2016 2.70 334th 351 4.8%
2017 3.33 334th 348 4.0%
2018 5.38 327th 345 5.2%
2019 3.79 335th 351 4.6%
2021 1.51 284th 285 0.4%
2022 2.33 341st 342 0.3%
2023 3.52 342nd 347 1.4%
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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Brighton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.10 25th 77 67.5%
2019 38.91 40th 82 51.2%
2022 69.22 7th 77 90.9%
2023 35.22 59th 84 29.8%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Brighton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.61 326th 344 5.2%
2019 9.84 330th 348 5.2%
2021 2.83 267th 268 0.4%
2022 4.92 336th 339 0.9%
2023 22.39 242nd 301 19.6%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Brighton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.38 313th 330 5.2%
2019 8.05 312th 330 5.5%
2021 2.90 252nd 253 0.4%
2022 5.71 321st 332 3.3%
2023 5.48 332nd 338 1.8%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Brighton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.23 328th 339 3.2%
2019 4.22 325th 342 5.0%
2021 1.41 279th 281 0.7%
2022 3.50 327th 340 3.8%
2023 3.63 333rd 339 1.8%
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Rank History for high school Disabled students at Brighton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.84 294th 299 1.7%
2019 12.68 283rd 299 5.4%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Brighton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.11 325th 343 5.2%
2019 3.92 335th 346 3.2%
2022 1.42 339th 339 0.0%
2023 3.27 338th 343 1.5%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Brighton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.64 121st 134 9.7%
2019 12.64 127th 137 7.3%
2023 14.21 128th 142 9.9%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Brighton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.72 176th 193 8.8%
2019 8.55 197th 206 4.4%
2021 5.51 149th 149 0.0%
2022 8.30 214th 217 1.4%
2023 7.02 237th 241 1.7%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Brighton High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 145 239 210 219 3 n/a n/a 0 816
1989 112 235 222 239 3 n/a n/a 0 811
1990 112 354 261 317 1 n/a n/a 0 1045
1991 124 447 297 302 0 n/a n/a 0 1170
1992 138 503 323 297 4 n/a n/a 0 1265
1993 114 515 344 295 4 n/a n/a 0 1272
1994 93 571 327 347 4 n/a n/a 0 1342
1995 78 526 169 358 2 n/a n/a 0 1133
1996 78 526 169 358 2 n/a n/a 0 1133
1997 72 482 137 355 1 n/a n/a 0 1047
1998 77 493 109 365 3 n/a n/a 0 1047
1999 77 529 84 375 3 n/a n/a 0 1068
2000 71 564 97 397 4 n/a n/a 0 1133
2001 59 605 89 386 4 n/a n/a -247 896
2002 100 624 66 403 3 n/a n/a 0 1196
2003 100 624 66 403 3 n/a n/a 0 1196
2004 104 610 71 492 3 n/a n/a 0 1280
2005 88 610 78 545 6 n/a n/a 0 1327
2006 72 575 69 538 3 n/a n/a 8 1265
2007 68 540 66 594 5 n/a n/a 13 1286
2008 65 524 52 645 9 n/a n/a 10 1305
2009 65 497 36 643 5 1 4 0 1251
2010 60 459 40 637 6 1 5 0 1208
2011 63 486 39 628 6 1 10 0 1233
2012 56 453 37 576 6 1 15 0 1144
2013 54 490 41 498 3 3 19 0 1108
2014 55 453 32 432 1 0 16 0 989
2015 51 453 33 416 3 1 17 0 974
2016 46 412 26 419 4 1 23 0 931
2017 44 359 25 371 3 1 8 0 811
2018 30 288 27 325 5 1 6 0 682
2019 27 237 29 280 2 1 10 0 586
2020 26 191 22 281 2 3 10 0 535
2021 20 153 16 203 1 1 8 0 402
2022 16 116 17 204 1 1 5 0 360
2023 29 158 21 307 4 0 13 0 532

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Brighton High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 816 n/a n/a n/a
1989 811 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1045 n/a n/a n/a
1991 1170 n/a n/a n/a
1992 1265 n/a n/a n/a
1993 1272 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 1342 n/a n/a n/a
1995 1133 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 1133 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 1047 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 1047 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 1068 n/a 0.0 61.3
2000 1133 n/a 0.0 56.1
2001 896 n/a 0.0 73.3
2002 1196 n/a n/a 75.9
2003 1196 n/a n/a 75.9
2004 1280 64.5 19.8 80.4
2005 1327 96.0 13.8 81.2
2006 1265 104.0 12.2 81.9
2007 1286 80.0 16.1 83.3
2008 1305 83.4 15.6 80
2009 1251 83.4 15.0 81.5
2010 1208 77.2 15.6 78.6
2011 1233 77.1 15.9 79.5
2012 1144 78.4 14.5 80.2
2013 1108 85.3 12.9 72.4
2014 989 78.3 12.6 88.4
2015 974 80.0 12.1 73
2016 931 72.0 12.9 n/a
2017 811 66.4 12.2 n/a
2018 682 57.1 11.9 n/a
2019 586 48.7 12.0 n/a
2020 535 41.1 13.0 n/a
2021 402 49.8 8.0 n/a
2022 360 47.2 7.6 n/a
2023 532 58.5 9.0 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Brighton High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 816 n/a n/a n/a
1989 811 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1045 n/a n/a n/a
1991 1170 n/a n/a n/a
1992 1265 n/a n/a n/a
1993 1272 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 1342 n/a n/a n/a
1995 1133 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 1133 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 1047 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 1047 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 1068 n/a 0.0 61.3
2000 1133 n/a 0.0 56.1
2001 896 n/a 0.0 73.3
2002 1196 n/a n/a 75.9
2003 1196 n/a n/a 75.9
2004 1280 64.5 19.8 80.4
2005 1327 96.0 13.8 81.2
2006 1265 104.0 12.2 81.9
2007 1286 80.0 16.1 83.3
2008 1305 83.4 15.6 80
2009 1251 83.4 15.0 81.5
2010 1208 77.2 15.6 78.6
2011 1233 77.1 15.9 79.5
2012 1144 78.4 14.5 80.2
2013 1108 85.3 12.9 72.4
2014 989 78.3 12.6 88.4
2015 974 80.0 12.1 73
2016 931 72.0 12.9 n/a
2017 811 66.4 12.2 n/a
2018 682 57.1 11.9 n/a
2019 586 48.7 12.0 n/a
2020 535 41.1 13.0 n/a
2021 402 49.8 8.0 n/a
2022 360 47.2 7.6 n/a
2023 532 58.5 9.0 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Brighton High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,759 (11.3%) $21,745 (88.7%) $24,504
2020 $2,580 (9.8%) $23,663 (90.2%) $26,242
2021 $2,816 (9.0%) $28,454 (91.0%) $31,270

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Brighton High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 335th of 351 High schoolsRanks 342nd of 347 High schools
 3.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Brighton High School)148.9
 5.1%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Boston)4546.7
 1.7%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)6158.2
 2.8%
10th Grade Mathematics (Brighton High School)123.5
 8.5%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Boston)4739.3
 7.7%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5849.7
 8.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students586532
 9.2%
African American237158
 33.3%
American Indian24
 100%
Asian2921
 27.6%
Hispanic280307
 9.6%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White2729
 7.4%
Two or More Races1013
 30%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Brighton High School

Students at Brighton High School are 58% Hispanic, 30% African American, 5% White, 4% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

Brighton High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Adams Elementary School
Elementary : Alighieri Dante Montessori School
Elementary : Baldwin Early Learning Pilot Academy
Elementary : Bates Elementary School
Elementary : Blackstone Elementary School
Elementary : Boston Teachers Union K-8 Pilot
Elementary : Bradley Elementary School
Elementary : Channing Elementary School
Elementary : Chittick Elementary School
Elementary : Clap Elementary School
Elementary : Condon K-8 School
Elementary : Conley Elementary School
Elementary : Curley K-8 School
Elementary : Dever Elementary School
Elementary : Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School
Elementary : East Boston Early Education Center
Elementary : Edison K-8 School
Elementary : Eliot K-8 Innovation School
Elementary : Ellis Elementary School
Elementary : EllisonParks Early Education School
Elementary : Everett Elementary School
Elementary : Gardner Pilot Academy
Elementary : Greenwood Sarah K-8 School
Elementary : Guild Elementary School
Elementary : Hale Elementary School
Elementary : Haley Pilot School
Elementary : Harvard-Kent Elementary School
Elementary : Haynes Early Education Center
Elementary : Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower
Elementary : Hernandez K-8 School
Elementary : Higginson Inclusion K-2 School
Elementary : Holmes Elementary School
Elementary : Hurley K-8 School
Elementary : Kennedy John F Elementary School
Elementary : Kennedy Patrick J Elementary School
Elementary : Kenny Elementary School
Elementary : Kilmer K-8 School
Elementary : King Elementary School
Elementary : Lee Academy
Elementary : Lee K-8 School
Elementary : Lyndon K-8 School
Elementary : Lyon K-8 School
Elementary : Manning Elementary School
Elementary : Mario Umana Academy
Elementary : Mason Elementary School
Elementary : Mather Elementary School
Elementary : Mendell Elementary School
Elementary : Mildred Avenue K-8 School
Elementary : Mozart Elementary School
Elementary : Murphy K-8 School
Elementary : O'Donnell Elementary School
Elementary : Orchard Gardens K-8 School
Elementary : Perkins Elementary School
Elementary : Perry Elementary School
Elementary : Philbrick Elementary School
Elementary : Quincy Elementary School
Elementary : Roosevelt K-8 School
Elementary : Shaw Elementary School
Elementary : Sumner Elementary School
Elementary : Taylor Elementary School
Elementary : Tobin K-8 School
Elementary : Trotter Elementary School
Elementary : Tynan Elementary School
Elementary : UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester
Elementary : UP Academy Holland
Elementary : Warren-Prescott K-8 School
Elementary : West Zone Early Learning Center
Elementary : Winship Elementary School
Elementary : Young Achievers K-8 School
Middle : Frederick Pilot Middle School
Middle : Higginson-Lewis K-8 School
Middle : Ohrenberger School
Middle : UP Academy Charter School of Boston

In the 2022-23 school year, 532 students attended Brighton High School.

Brighton High School ranks in the bottom 1.4% of Massachusetts high schools.


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