Below Average
#1481 of 1,793 schools in MA
Brighton High School
High School · Boston · Brighton, MA
A Boston high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
25 Warren Street, Brighton, MA 02135
- Math 7% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 14% vs MA 46% (2025)
- 57.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Brighton High School score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 47 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 11% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 68 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Brighton High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Boston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 87Very Walkable
- Transit 66Good Transit
- Bike 63Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$88,208
Median home value
$684,000
Median rent
$2,179/mo
College educated
71.1%
Homeownership
21.7%
Poverty rate
18.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02135; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Green Academy Horace Mann Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.1 | 6–12 | 0.1 mi | 459 | Compare → |
| St Joseph Preparatory High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 212 | Compare → |
| Mesivta High School of Greater BostonPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 52 | Compare → |
| St Joseph Preparatory High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 210 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Boston
- Schools in district
- 109
- Rank in district
- #91 of 109
- District spending per student
- $37,200NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Brighton High School is listed in Boston; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Brighton High School
Brighton High School is a public high school in Brighton, MA, part of Boston, serving approximately 584 students in grades 7th-12th with a 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,481 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Brighton High School
What grades does Brighton High School serve?
Brighton High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Brighton High School?
Brighton High School has an enrollment of approximately 584 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brighton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brighton High School is 8.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Brighton High School rank in MA?
Brighton High School ranks #1,481 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Brighton High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Brighton High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Brighton High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Brighton High School has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Brighton High School a charter school?
No, Brighton High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Brighton High School a Title I school?
No, Brighton High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 584
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 66
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Suffolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 85.6%
- Phone
- (617) 635-9873
- 4-Year Graduation
- 57.0%
- Area population (ZIP 02135)
- 43,683
- Area average commute
- 32.6 min
- Area median age
- 30.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 02135; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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