Very Good
#284 of 1,015 schools in UT
Top 28% in state
Brighton High
High School · Canyons District · Salt Lake City, UT
A Canyons District high school serving grades 8th – 12th.
2220 E BENGAL BLVD, Salt Lake City, UT 84121
- Math 45% proficient (2025)
- Reading 57% proficient (2025)
- 89.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Brighton High score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 14 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 51% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 68% (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 29 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
15%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Brighton High 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 Salt Lake City map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 33Car-Dependent
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,086/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Salt Lake City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$114,912
Median home value
$614,500
Median rent
$1,732/mo
College educated
52.3%
Homeownership
74.3%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84121; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intermountain Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 284 | Compare → |
| Jordan Valley SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 83 | Compare → |
| Beehive Science & Technology AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.0 | 6–12 | 2.1 mi | 402 | Compare → |
| Hillcrest HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 8–12 | 2.3 mi | 2,367 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Canyons District
- Schools in district
- 50
- Rank in district
- #25 of 45
- District spending per student
- $11,268NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Brighton High is listed in Canyons District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Brighton High
Brighton High is a public high school in Salt Lake City, UT, part of Canyons District, serving approximately 2,393 students in grades 8th-12th with a 26:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #284 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
What's said publicly about Brighton High
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Brighton High
What grades does Brighton High serve?
Brighton High serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend Brighton High?
Brighton High has an enrollment of approximately 2,393 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brighton High?
The student-teacher ratio at Brighton High is 26:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Brighton High rank in UT?
Brighton High ranks #284 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Brighton High's MySchoolScout rating?
Brighton High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Brighton High has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Brighton High a charter school?
No, Brighton High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Brighton High a Title I school?
No, Brighton High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brighton High?
15.0% of students at Brighton High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,393
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 92
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Salt Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.9%
- Phone
- (801) 826-5800
- 4-Year Graduation
- 89.0%
- Area population (ZIP 84121)
- 39,204
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.1
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 RISE · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 RISE. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 RISE · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 RISE. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 84121; 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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