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Brookfield High School vs. Newtown High School

Should you attend Brookfield High School or Newtown High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Brookfield High School
45 Long Meadow Hill Rd.
Brookfield, CT 06804
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Newtown High School
12 Berkshire Rd.
Sandy Hook, CT 06482
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Brookfield High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Newtown High School ranks 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 10%)
Overview
Serving 871 students in grades 9-12, Brookfield High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,276 students in grades 9-12, Newtown High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
871 students
1,276 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Brookfield High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Newtown High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Brookfield High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Newtown High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
113 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Brookfield High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Newtown High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Brookfield High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Brookfield School District and the state of Connecticut, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Newtown High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Newtown School District and the state of Connecticut, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#257 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 30%)
#210 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Brookfield High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Newtown High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
50%
(Top 50% in CT)
57%
(Top 30% in CT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brookfield High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Brookfield School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Newtown High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Newtown School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
73%
(Top 20% in CT)
72%
(Top 20% in CT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brookfield High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Brookfield School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Newtown High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Newtown School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
58%
(Top 50% in CT)
51%
(Top 50% in CT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brookfield High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Brookfield School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Newtown High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Newtown School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
95%
(Top 50% in CT)
97%
(Top 10% in CT)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Brookfield High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Brookfield School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Newtown High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Newtown School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Brookfield High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Newtown High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
213
297
Grade 10 Students
208
300
Grade 11 Students
220
344
Grade 12 Students
230
335

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
8%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Brookfield High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Brookfield School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Newtown High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Newtown School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
17%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Brookfield High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Brookfield School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Newtown High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Newtown School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Brookfield High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Brookfield School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Newtown High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Newtown School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
70%
81%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Brookfield High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Brookfield School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Newtown High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Newtown School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Newtown High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Newtown School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.48
0.33
This chart showcases the diversity score of Brookfield High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Brookfield School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Newtown High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Newtown School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Brookfield High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Brookfield School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Newtown High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Newtown School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Brookfield High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Brookfield School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Newtown High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Newtown School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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