Principal Charisse Hilton Phone +1 801-826-5800 Color Blue, orange and white | Grades 9–12 Founded 1969 Lowest grade Ninth grade | |
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Similar Canyons School District A, Alta High School, Cottonwo High School, Skyline High School, Bingham High School | ||
Brighton High School in Cottonwood Heights, Utah is located about ten miles south of Salt Lake City. The school, which opened in 1969, is designed with two octagonal sections housing self-contained classrooms and a full auditorium. A gymnasium and support areas complete the building which is situated on the brow of a hill. The teacher/pupil ratio is 1 to 27.3, but actual class sizes vary. A Parent/Teacher/Student Association attempts to address special school needs and strengthens programs through volunteer committee work.
Contents
- Drill Team
- Football
- Golf
- Hockey
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
- Academics
- Utah State Testing UPASS
- Clubs and organizations
- Notable alumni
- References
Brighton High School is located near the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains about ten miles south of Salt Lake City. The school serves a suburban area with approximate boundaries from 6600 South to 9400 South and 2000 East to 3455 East.
The school serves about 1,800 students in grades 9 to 12 in suburban area extending across Sandy, Utah and Cottonwood Heights, and is part of the Canyons School District.
Drill Team
Brighton High has recently gained national recognition of the Drill Team "Accadians" and Girls Volleyball, ranking 1st and 9th, respectively.
Football
Golf
Hockey
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Volleyball
Wrestling
Academics
Brighton High has consistently scored in top percentiles in the ACT, SAT, and state testing. In addition to a wide variety of Advanced Placement courses taught, concurrent enrollment is available through Utah State University and Salt Lake Community College, earning direct college credit through distance learning programs. As part of the Canyons School District, many vocational studies are available through local Technology Centers, ranging from Heavy Diesel Mechanics to certification as a Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator.
Utah State Testing (UPASS)
Mandated through federal No Child Left Behind legislation, Utah adopted the Utah Performance Assessment for Students (UPASS) to prove academic proficiency. The annual Brighton High report card has shown above average performance in Language Arts as well as Science areas.
Clubs and organizations
Brighton's well-established community is an asset to the school. Residents are actively involved with the school and show strong support for Brighton High programs and activities.