Brookfield East High School is a four-year public secondary school located in Brookfield, Wisconsin. The school is part of the Elmbrook School District, and is accredited by the North Central Association. Its rival is Brookfield Central High School, also located in Brookfield.
Serving 1,374 students in grades 9-12, Brookfield East High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,374 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: East High serves the northern part of Brookfield, WI, covering an area of approximately 20.2 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive from the school. The furthest edge of the attendance zone is about 5.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brookfield East High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Brookfield East High School's student population of 1,374 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,374 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1962
School Calendar
School Motto
DEDICATED TO ACADEMIC AND HUMAN EXCELLENCE
School Rankings
Brookfield East High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brookfield East High School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#156 out of 1962 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
12%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
74%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
98%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.2%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue, Scarlet
School Mascot
Sparty
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brookfield East High School's ranking?
Brookfield East High School is ranked #156 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Brookfield East High School often compared to?
Brookfield East High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brookfield Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brookfield East High School?
The graduation rate of Brookfield East High School is 98%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Brookfield East High School?
1,374 students attend Brookfield East High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Brookfield East High School students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brookfield East High School?
Brookfield East High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Brookfield East High School offer ?
Brookfield East High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Brookfield East High School part of?
Brookfield East High School is part of Elmbrook School District.
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