Brighton High School

As a teacher I've had the opportunity to teach at various schools,small and large,and Brighton ,like all other schools, has its own set of problems. Not all teachers are great not all students are great. One of the largest problems BHS has is apathetic students and quite possibly these are the earlier posters and their parents that are ripping Brighton. "Favorites" may exist because of work ethic and want to learn or just trying.Teachers love effort and attentive students. The ACT is a big focus but talk to state govt about that. Life is an opportunity, make what you will of it.It's not easy at times and whining doesn't help
—Submitted by a teacher

The scores on tests in this school don't matter because if a child is not performing they get rid of them which improves thier score.. They make you think they are making a real generous offer by saying they will pay for your child to go to Lighthouse homeschool. Don't take it! Make them serve our children in the public school system. Get ahold of the state, your state representative or governor. Do what you can for your child, if yoor child is on a 504 plan or an IEP it is even easier to get help... This school and the school board needs to be put in check.

The scores on tests at this school DO matter. They are very driven to making the students perform on the ACT. Maybe too driven. ACT is what gets the students into college, so it makes sense to push them in that area. They are one of the hardest schools in Tipton County, and also one of the best. Regarding bullying, my daughter was being bullied this year at this school. The school was VERY involved in ending that swiftly. They brought all the students involved to the office & talked to each one of them, then spoke with the parents and even other teachers. Then they called me over the next couple of months to check on my daughter to make sure that she was not still getting bullied. My daughter has a 4.0 GPA at this school. And she takes advanced, college prep courses and dual enrollment classes. She 'should' be on a 504 plan, but refuses. And she still made a 27 on the ACT. Granted, every school has their problems & sometimes they are just with certain teachers. This school has their share of bad teachers, just like all the others. But if you have a rowdy child that isn't interested in learning, send them somewhere else please! This school doesn't tolerate them well. :) Thank GOD!
—Submitted by a parent

I am currently a sophomore at Brighton High and I am thrilled to be a Cardinal. I am inside this school every day, and I can most definitely say that this school provides a sense of security as well as family. We are now under new administration and they will not put up with some of thestuff our old principal did. I gave BHS a 5/5 because of the academics, school pride, and athletics. GO CARDINALS!
—Submitted by a student

Lack of leadership across the board. This school has reached a new low. However, if the student is a ball player or the child of a teacher then they are golden. Everyone else..... watch out. Education is not the primary goal here. I am truly shocked at how some of these teachers, coaches, and administrators have managed to remain employed. We moved to this area just for the schools, now we are looking to move elsewhere. For the military moving to this area, do your homework on Tipton County. If your not related to someone who works in the system or you haven't lived here for years, your children will not receive the same level of education or respect. Nepotism runs rampant here!
—Submitted by a parent

Unsatisfactory is a complete understatement when it comes to this high school. Quite honestly, I am strongly inclined to agree with the preceding statement(s) made, and as a child in a military family that has not lived here all of his life, i can strongly assert the previous statements to be true. If you have any choice in the matter, go to Munford High School or be home-schooled. As a senior I am truly sad that my diploma has to bear the name of this deplorable institution.
—Submitted by a student

Brighton High School is not a good school. My son was doing somewhat ok at the middle school and it's worse at the High School. Once he fell behind in Math, no matter how hard we tried, the teachers could care less. When the teachers don't care, neither do the students. They never called when my son acted out or gave me any indication there was a big learning problem for him. I was only contacted through email, and they mainly discussed his attitude and never his grades. I DO NOT approve of inappropriate behavior and correct this as well as I can. After the first notice of his shirt untucked , that was it, it seemed he was singled out and that's when the acting out began. I'm VERY happy to say that he is EXCELLING in alternative school. Wish I could keep him there. Turns out the math course he was in at Brighton High wasn't even the right one because the other math programs were full! Math was his main problem and they put him in ADVANCED math classes. What a joke. I'm going to try and get him in at Munford and hope for a fresh start.
—Submitted by a parent

This school does not care about the children individually. They care more about their ACT, test scores, and how the school looks on paper. The administrators, and some teachers, teach the students like animals. You don't have a name at BHS. You are referred to as "You!" I have read many reviews regarding the lack of action in bullying situations. This is because the administration is too busy worrying about whether students have their agenda books or if their capris hit their shins. I'm aware some people will just brush me off as some overdramatic student, but I actually used to enjoy learning until I hit high school. I now dread it every day and it has caused me so much stress. For parents who are thinking about sending their children here, please reconsider.
—Submitted by a student

Then they try to stop us from telling the truth on here. By saying that they need to remove the school because the word is getting out about what they do and how they act.. IT IS SICKENING!
—Submitted by a parent

In response to the SPECIAL EDUCATION issues I can tell you they don't help them much. Actually they make money off of them, giving them a "class" to make food (sausage and biscuits) and then selling it around the school.
—Submitted by a student

this school is bad they dont care about students . it is full of rich kids that get what they want when they wont they are so many bullys it is not funny even teachers, my son was a straight a student untill bullys started beating him up and threating him if he told teachers even know this and dont do a thing if at all possible dont sed your child there mother of a sophmore gonna have to homescool from now on.
—Submitted by a parent

Ive read all the reviews, but I havent read anything on the Special Education classes or if there is even a class for Special Education. Im thinking about moving to Atoka, and I kno that Brighton High School is where my kids would go. Any input on this issue or on the Special Education class would be greatly appreciated. I would love to hear from teachers,staff, students, and parents.

this school sucks. i have teachers callin me stupid. and they dnt teaxh anything except for act. thhere only worried about money for then. there not worried about our education!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
—Submitted by a student

As a recent freshman and a current sophomore, I can say that this school is the place to be. The teachers are amazingly intelligent and they do a great job at what they are supposed to be doing. They don't just focus on ACT and SAT scores like recent comments have stated. BHS has a great school environment and I wouldn't want to go anywhere else. GO CARDINALS!!!!
—Submitted by a student

Better hope your child does not have a problem with bullies because Brighton does NOT care!!! You can't get any help from teachers or administrators or school board to deal with the problem either.
—Submitted by a parent

This school focuses only on tests- They seem to believe that as long as their students pass the ACT, SAT, and a few writing exams that they've done their job. Also, their dress code is ridiculous. I have a 16 year old brother who makes straight A's and dresses very nicely for a boy his age. He has been 'written-up' three times in his Sophomore year for not wearing a belt. I mean, really? Is that necessary?

This school focuses on nothing but being the top school. Hah. Top school in the county? Whatever. Being on top, just because of test grades, does not make a school great. What makes a school great is how the teachers and other staff treat the children. Brighton High School is not that great of a school.
—Submitted by a parent

This school is absolutely awesome!!! The kids are great and welcoming,the faculty and staff are really helpful...this school really is the place to be!!!
—Submitted by a student

i go to bhs and i love it. it is filled with school spirit and the teachers are great i couldnt go to a better school than this one- brandi
—Submitted by a student

This place only cares about looking good on national test. It has no way perpared me or my friends for the challenges of college