For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,145 students in Brighton, MA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Brighton, MA are Lyon High School, Boston Green Academy Horace Mann Charter School and Brighton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brighton, MA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Brighton have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public high schools.
Brighton, MA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 74%, which is less than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Boston Green Academy Horace Mann Charter School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Brighton, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lyon High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
95 Beechcroft Street
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 635-8351
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 635-8351
Gr: 9-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Boston Green Academy Horace Mann Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
20 Warren St.
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 635-9860
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 635-9860
Gr: 6-12 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Brighton High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
25 Warren Street
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 635-9873
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 635-9873
Gr: 7-12 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Brighton, Massachusetts 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
198 Strathmore Road
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 635-8388
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 635-8388
Gr: K-5 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
20 Warren Street
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 635-8428
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 635-8428
Gr: 8 | 135 students Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Brighton, MA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Brighton, MA include Lyon High School, Boston Green Academy Horace Mann Charter School and Brighton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Brighton?
3 public high schools are located in Brighton.
What is the racial composition of students in Brighton?
Brighton public high schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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