Cottonwood Heights School Guide
Brighton High School, Cottonwood Heights
What buyers should know about Brighton High School: how it ranks, which Cottonwood Heights neighborhoods feed it, and what homes inside the boundary cost.
Last updated: July 27, 2026
The short answer
Brighton High School is a public high school serving grades 9 to 12 in Cottonwood Heights, part of the Canyons School District. It carries a four-year graduation rate of about 92 percent, ahead of the state average, a US News ranking among the stronger Utah high schools, and the most decorated athletic record in the state by team state titles. It serves Cottonwood Heights and the surrounding southeast bench neighborhoods.
Canyons School District, 2220 E Bengal Blvd, Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121.
How good is Brighton High School?
Brighton earns a US News ranking that places it among the higher-performing public high schools in Utah, and independent raters generally put it in the upper tier statewide. Its four-year graduation rate sits near 92 percent, compared with about 88 percent across Utah, with a student-to-teacher ratio around 26 to 1. Recent state testing showed reading proficiency well above the state average and math proficiency above it.
Brighton vs. nearby Canyons District high schools
| School | Graduation rate | US News (Utah) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton High | ~92% | #19 | ~2,390 |
| Alta High (Sandy) | ~91% | #24 | ~2,350 |
| Hillcrest High (Midvale) | ~84% | #29 | ~2,400 |
Brighton currently carries the strongest ratings of this east-side group.
Athletics and activities
Brighton is the most decorated athletic program in the state by team state championships, becoming the first Utah high school to reach 120 team titles. The Bengals built a wrestling dynasty in the 1970s and 1980s and have piled up dozens of tennis, swimming, and other championships since. Mascot: the Bengals. Colors: orange and black. Established in 1969.
The Brighton boundary and feeder schools
Cottonwood Heights and the surrounding southeast bench neighborhoods feed Brighton High. Boundaries shift with enrollment across the Canyons District, so confirm your exact boundary before you rely on a feeder. The Canyons School District boundary map checks any specific address.
Homes in the Brighton boundary
Homes feeding Brighton sit mostly in Cottonwood Heights, a sought-after bench community that generally trades above the Salt Lake County median. As of 2026, the county median ran around $645,000, and the Brighton area spans a wide range:
- Entry level: smaller homes and townhomes from the mid $500,000s
- Typical: roughly the $700,000s to $900,000s
- Upper end: larger bench homes with canyon and valley views past seven figures
The closer a home sits to the mouth of the canyons and the foothills, the higher it tends to run. Prices change over time, so treat these as a snapshot.
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A local broker’s take
If schools are steering your Cottonwood Heights search, the Brighton boundary covers one of the more established and desirable bench areas on the east side, with easy canyon access and strong resale demand. It also carries the deepest athletic tradition in the state. When you find a home you like, we will confirm its exact attendance area before you write an offer, because a single boundary line can change which schools you feed into.
Explore the wider market on our Areas page, or weigh your options as a current owner on our Cottonwood Heights homeowner options page.
Enrolling and location
Families within the boundary receive guaranteed enrollment. Utah’s open enrollment policy allows applications from outside the boundary, subject to available space, through the Canyons School District.
When you are ready to find a home in the Brighton area, call 801-999-8005 or reach out here, and we will pull current listings inside the boundary and confirm the attendance area on any address you are considering.
Sources: SchoolDigger, GreatSchools, US News and World Report, Niche, Wikipedia, the Canyons School District, and market data from the Salt Lake Board of Realtors, Redfin, and Zillow. School data reflects recent published school years. Price ranges reflect the market as of 2026 and change over time.
Brighton High School, Cottonwood Heights FAQ
Frequently asked questions
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What grades does Brighton High School serve?
Brighton High serves grades 9 to 12 in the Canyons School District, in Cottonwood Heights, Utah.
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Is Brighton High School a good school?
Yes. US News ranks it among the higher-performing high schools in Utah, and its four-year graduation rate of about 92 percent runs ahead of the statewide average of roughly 88 percent. Brighton is also the winningest athletic program in the state by team state titles.
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What neighborhoods feed into Brighton High?
Cottonwood Heights and the surrounding southeast bench neighborhoods feed Brighton High. Boundaries shift with enrollment, so confirm your exact boundary before you rely on a feeder.
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Can I send my child to Brighton if I live outside the boundary?
Often, yes. Utah's open enrollment lets you apply from outside the boundary, subject to available space, through the Canyons School District. Families inside the boundary receive guaranteed enrollment.
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How do I find homes that feed into Brighton High?
Search the Brighton High attendance area directly on zoomUTAH, or reach out and we will pull current listings inside the boundary for you. Always verify the boundary on a specific address before you write an offer, since lines can change.
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How much do homes in the Brighton boundary cost?
Cottonwood Heights is a sought-after bench community, so the Brighton area generally runs above the Salt Lake County median, which sat around $645,000 in 2026. Expect a wide spread from the mid $500,000s for smaller homes up past seven figures on the bench. Treat any figure as a snapshot that moves with the market.
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