The school is a Business and Enterprise College, rated 'good'[1] by Ofsted.

It is adjacent to Halifax Road (A644) in the Hove Edge area of north-west Brighouse.

It is now a comprehensive school with Academy status and educates students aged 11–18 years old.

The sixth form is separate from the main school in the former grammar school in the town centre on Halifax Road and recently the new Mulberry Suite has opened, which includes a cafeteria for students and new study rooms.

Notable former students of Brighouse High School have included actor Matthew Wolfenden, politician Holly Lynch, footballer Cameron Murray, and comedian Jack Carroll.