Brighton High School

1,142 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Brighton High School, located in Brighton, Tennessee, is a public secondary institution serving students within the Tipton County School District. Situated on Highway 51 South, the school functions as a key educational hub for the local community, offering a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and career readiness. The school is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes student achievement and personal growth through a variety of instructional programs.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Brighton High School provides a well-rounded student experience by integrating extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs into the campus culture. These programs are intended to encourage student engagement, leadership, and school spirit. By leveraging resources from the Tipton County School District, the school strives to maintain high educational standards and bridge the gap between high school instruction and future opportunities, all while maintaining its identity as a central pillar of the Brighton community.

1,142

Total Students

69.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Brighton High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	827
Hispanic	51
Black	197
Asian	12
Two or More	52
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
827 (72.4 %)
Black
197 (17.3 %)
Two or More
52 (4.6 %)
Hispanic
51 (4.5 %)
Asian
12 (1.1 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (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:	Tipton County
Phone:	(901)837-5800
Website:	http://www.tipton-county.com/bhs/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,142
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	69.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
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 9 292

Grade 10 298

Grade 11 293

Grade 12 259