Brighton High School in Brighton, Michigan on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Brighton High School is a suburban public school in Brighton, Michigan that is part of Brighton Area School District. It serves 1,887 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 20.3:1. Its teachers have had 5 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 9 - 12

1,887 Students

93 Teachers

7878 Brighton Rd

Brighton, MI 48116 View local requests

http://brightonk12.com

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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Brighton High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Beane

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Brighton High School Demographics

16%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Brighton High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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