Brighton High School (Cottonwood Heights, Utah)
| Brighton High School | |
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| Address | |
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2220 East Bengal Boulevard Cottonwood Heights, Utah 84121 United States |
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| Coordinates | 40°36′44″N 111°49′37″W / 40.612228°N 111.826986°WCoordinates: 40°36′44″N 111°49′37″W / 40.612228°N 111.826986°W |
| Information | |
| Founded | 1969 |
| School district | Canyons School District |
| Principal | Charisse Hilton |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Color(s) | Blue, orange and white |
| Mascot | Bengal tiger |
| Website | http://brightonhigh.canyonsdistrict.org/ |
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.
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.
Brighton High has recently gained national recognition of the Drill Team "Accadians" and Girls Volleyball, ranking 1st and 9th, respectively.
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.
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