Grade Trends

Brighton, CO public schools

15 public schools. Tick schools to compare their trends.

ZIP codes: 8060180605

Subject percentages show the share of students who met or exceeded the state standard.

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Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Denver
Grades K–8 Charter · State Charter School Institute
23%
−14 vs state
27%
−17 vs state
30%
−6 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 28% in 2023-24 → 27% in 2025-26 — 0% 305 White 66%
Brighton High School
Grades 9–12 · School District 27J
17%
−21 vs state
44%
−20 vs state
16%
−9 vs state · 2024-25
7% Average of math, English and science: 37% in 2022-23 → 30% in 2025-26 56% 9% 1,733 Hispanic 59%
Bromley East Charter School
Grades PK–8 Charter · School District 27J
20%
−17 vs state
28%
−17 vs state
22%
−14 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 23% in 2022-23 → 23% in 2025-26 40% 7% 1,214 White 47%
Eagle Ridge Academy
Grades 9–12 Charter · School District 27J
29%
−8 vs state
62%
−1 vs state
26%
+1 vs state
14% Average of math, English and science: 53% in 2022-23 → 39% in 2025-26 41% 2% 593 Hispanic 49%
Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · School District 27J
37%
−3 vs state
41%
−5 vs state
22%
−14 vs state
10% Average of math, English and science: 23% in 2022-23 → 33% in 2025-26 48% 15% 672 Hispanic 62%
Foundations Academy
Grades K–8 Charter · School District 27J
37%
±0 vs state
42%
−3 vs state
30%
−6 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 37% in 2022-23 → 36% in 2025-26 36% 12% 763 White 51%
Glacier Peak Elementary School
Grades K–5 · Adams 12 Five Star Schools
27%
−13 vs state
42%
−4 vs state
14%
−22 vs state
4% Average of math, English and science: 32% in 2022-23 → 28% in 2025-26 48% 13% 412 Hispanic 46%
Horizon High School
Grades 9–12 · Adams 12 Five Star Schools
49%
+12 vs state
72%
+8 vs state
— Average of math, English and science: 62% in 2022-23 → 60% in 2025-26 33% 9% 1,966 White 53%
Innovations & Options
Grades 6–12 Alternative · School District 27J
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19%
−42 vs state · 2018-19
— Not enough years of data — 24% 235 Hispanic 71%
Mary E Pennock Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · School District 27J
34%
−6 vs state
36%
−10 vs state
23%
−13 vs state
6% Average of math, English and science: 25% in 2022-23 → 31% in 2025-26 60% 13% 592 Hispanic 59%
Northeast Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · School District 27J
22%
−18 vs state
21%
−25 vs state
9%
−27 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 16% in 2022-23 → 17% in 2025-26 79% 17% 470 Hispanic 84%
Overland Trail Middle School
Grades 6–8 · School District 27J
12%
−23 vs state
18%
−25 vs state
16%
−19 vs state
5% Average of math, English and science: 10% in 2022-23 → 15% in 2025-26 70% 17% 581 Hispanic 70%
South Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · School District 27J
15%
−25 vs state
25%
−20 vs state
11%
−25 vs state
6% Average of math, English and science: 12% in 2022-23 → 18% in 2025-26 85% 15% 337 Hispanic 87%
Southeast Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · School District 27J
20%
−20 vs state
27%
−18 vs state
14%
−22 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 19% in 2022-23 → 20% in 2025-26 74% 20% 527 Hispanic 76%
Vikan Middle School
Grades 6–8 · School District 27J
19%
−15 vs state
23%
−21 vs state
17%
−18 vs state
5% Average of math, English and science: 15% in 2022-23 → 20% in 2025-26 71% 15% 528 Hispanic 68%

Overall change: average of the three subjects, latest year vs. 3 years earlier (↑4% means the average rate went up 4 points, e.g. 82% → 86%; — means within ±2%). Low income = eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Special ed = students with an IEP (special education).