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Brighton Central School District

2035 Monroe Ave
Rochester, NY 14618-2027
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Brighton Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,419 students in Brighton Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Brighton Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,819 Schools
# Students
3,419 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
286 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Brighton Central School District, which is ranked #175 of all 1,009 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has decreased from 98% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#172 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 20%)
67%
52%
63%
49%
89%
78%
(21-22)
97%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
10%
10%
% Hispanic
8%
30%
% Black
9%
16%
% White
64%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $25,086 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,813 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$86 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$95 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,086
$31,307
Spending / Student
$27,813
$32,183

Best Brighton Central School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brighton High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1150 Winton Rd S
Rochester, NY 14618
(585) 242-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,182 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Twelve Corners Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2643 Elmwood Ave
Rochester, NY 14618
(585) 242-5100
Gr: 6-8 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
French Road Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
488 French Rd
Rochester, NY 14618
(585) 242-5140
Gr: 3-5 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
600 Grosvenor Rd
Rochester, NY 14610
(585) 242-5170
Gr: K-2 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Brighton Central School District?
Brighton Central School District manages 4 public schools serving 3,419 students.
What is the rank of Brighton Central School District?
Brighton Central School District is ranked #175 out of 1,009 school districts in New York (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Brighton Central School District?
64% of Brighton Central School District students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Brighton Central School District?
Brighton Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Brighton Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,813 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 3,419 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : 97% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • : 89% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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