Brookfield High School
Brookfield High School serves 862 students in grades 9-12.
Brookfield High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Brookfield High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
School Overview
Brookfield High School's student population of 862 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 862 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 66 teachers |
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School Comparison
Brookfield High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 951 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Brookfield High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
Overall Testing Rank | #221 out of 951 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 81% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 7% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 25% |
| Black | 2% | 13% |
| White | 80% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.35 | 0.64 |
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Graduation Rate | 97% | 90% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 8% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Brookfield School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Brookfield High School is New Milford High School (3.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Whisconier Middle School (3.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Center Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Brookfield Center Elementary School Grades: PK-1 | 359 students
0.9 miles
8 Obtuse Hill Road
Brookfield, CT 06804
(203) 775-7650 0.9 PK-1 359 - Brookfield Huckleberry Hill Elementary School Math: 59% | Reading: 62%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 2-4 | 521 students10
2.5 miles
100 Candlewood Lake Rd.
Brookfield, CT 06804
(203) 775-7675 2.5 2-4 521 - Brookfield Whisconier Middle School Math: 59% | Reading: 68%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 5-8 | 886 students10
3.0 miles
17 West Whisconier Rd.
Brookfield, CT 06804
(203) 775-7710 3 5-8 886 - New Milford New Milford High School Math: 48% | Reading: 78%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,353 student10
3.7 miles
388 Danbury Rd.
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 350-6647 3.7 9-12 1,353 - Danbury Stadley Rough School Math: 32% | Reading: 39%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 507 students10
3.7 miles
25 Karen Rd.
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4773 3.7 K-5 507
School Reviews
| 4 I have sent my three boys mostly to private school, but my youngest is now attending BHS. It is a fantastic school. The teachers have been outstanding, and there are a plethora of options for coursework. My son is taking 5 AP classes as a junior and is likely to take 5 more than a senior. That's not an option at many schools. His coaches have also been terrific. The coursework is rigorous and thoughtful; the teachers are knowledgeable (okay, and demanding), and these kids are very ready for college. On the road where I live there are 10 BHS graduates, all of whom graduated from the school over the past four years and all of whom were well prepared for college and excelled or are excelling in college. In comparison with my children's experience at their private schools, there is really no contest, BHS is definitely as good or better in every respect. This is now my third time as a high school parent, and out of all the schools my kids have attended, I genuinely think that BHS is the best. Contrary to the other reviewers'' experiences, I would give high marks to the administration. Counselors are thoughtful and attentive and the administration communicates with the parent body. I'm a huge fan of this school. - Posted by Parent - Mom of 3 boys |
| 1 This school has seriously gone down hill since Balanda was made principal this school did not prepare me for college in any way and something needs to be done. Blender is soft. - Posted by Student/Alumni - peps |
| 2 The HS has serious issues as things have gotten worse over the years. Too many things to list as the place has become a tremendous dissapointment. We had to pull our kid out and send her to private school. - Posted by Parent - alvin |
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