BRIGHTON HIGH SCHOOL

www.bcsd.org

1,243 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Brighton High School, located on Winton Road South in Rochester, New York, is a highly regarded public secondary school serving the suburban Brighton Central School District. Known for its strong academic reputation, the school consistently ranks among the top institutions in the Rochester area, emphasizing a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum. It offers a diverse array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, robust arts programs, and a wide variety of extracurricular activities designed to foster both intellectual growth and personal development.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community, benefiting from a supportive environment that prioritizes student achievement and inclusive values. Brighton High is frequently recognized for its competitive athletic programs, award-winning music and theater departments, and a commitment to preparing students for success in higher education. With its focus on high academic standards and a well-rounded educational experience, the school remains a cornerstone of the Brighton community’s commitment to academic excellence.

1,243

Total Students

106.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BRIGHTON HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	830
Hispanic	83
Black	91
Asian	125
Two or More	102

White
830 (67.4 %)
Asian
125 (10.2 %)
Two or More
102 (8.3 %)
Black
91 (7.4 %)
Hispanic
83 (6.7 %)

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:	BRIGHTON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(585)242-5000
Website:	http://www.bcsd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,243
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	106.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	271
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 9 313

Grade 10 290

Grade 11 306

Grade 12 327

Ungraded 7