Brookfield Central High

Summary:

Brookfield Central High, a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Brookfield, Wisconsin, is part of the highly-ranked Elmbrook School District and has consistently been one of the top-performing high schools in the state.

Brookfield Central High stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with consistently high proficiency rates on state assessments that exceed state and district averages. The school's 10th-grade students have shown exceptional performance, with proficiency rates often exceeding 60% in core subjects. Brookfield Central High has maintained an exceptionally high four-year graduation rate, consistently above 98%, and a 0% dropout rate, significantly lower than state and district averages. The school's diverse student population, including notable performance among Asian, multi-racial, and low socioeconomic status students, further highlights its commitment to equity and inclusion.

Compared to nearby schools, Brookfield Central High's consistent excellence is particularly noteworthy. While other schools in the Elmbrook School District, such as Brookfield East High, also rank among the top Wisconsin high schools, schools outside the district, like Nathan Hale High and Milwaukee School of Languages, demonstrate significantly lower academic performance and student outcomes. This highlights the importance of strong district leadership, resource allocation, and community support in driving school success.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 16900 W Gebhardt Rd
       Brookfield, WI  53005-5138


(262) 785-3910

District: Elmbrook School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
31st of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,532 Help


Feeder schools for Brookfield Central High:

Elementary:    Brookfield Elementary
    Swanson Elementary
Middle:    Wisconsin Hills Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  1,172

Racial breakdown:

White:
64.3%
Asian:
20.1%
Hispanic:
7.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  11.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Brookfield Central High ranks better than 92.8% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.13. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Brookfield Central High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (64.3%), Asian (20.1%), Hispanic (7.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 11.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Elmbrook School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Brookfield Central High is 15.8. 1 high schools in the Elmbrook School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Brookfield Central High is $13,532, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Elmbrook School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Brookfield Central High:

SchoolDigger ranks Brookfield Central High 31st of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Brookfield Central High in the ranking list.)

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Elmbrook School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Elmbrook School District 17th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Brookfield Central High

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Rank History for all students at Brookfield Central High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 86.64 9th 275 96.7%
2005 85.80 8th 287 97.2%
2006 89.15 2nd 292 99.3%
2007 84.93 8th 281 97.2%
2008 83.12 14th 437 96.8%
2009 84.14 20th 438 95.4%
2010 82.94 19th 450 95.8%
2011 74.28 78th 445 82.5%
2012 82.03 22nd 452 95.1%
2013 84.88 22nd 457 95.2%
2014 79.35 49th 462 89.4%
2015 75.32 62nd 466 86.7%
2016 97.70 7th 408 98.3%
2017 97.82 8th 410 98.0%
2018 96.97 6th 410 98.5%
2019 96.98 5th 400 98.8%
2021 97.41 6th 390 98.5%
2022 96.22 7th 391 98.2%
2023 92.97 22nd 415 94.7%
2024 87.13 31st 431 92.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Brookfield Central High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.64 1st 35 97.1%
2019 83.78 8th 37 78.4%
2022 87.90 5th 41 87.8%
2023 79.77 5th 56 91.1%
2024 75.45 16th 71 77.5%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin High Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Brookfield Central High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 51.93 22nd 55 60.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Brookfield Central High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.56 43rd 255 83.1%
2019 83.65 15th 251 94.0%
2021 97.59 3rd 226 98.7%
2022 95.76 6th 250 97.6%
2023 95.88 3rd 271 98.9%
2024 85.82 19th 326 94.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Brookfield Central High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.55 6th 355 98.3%
2019 94.20 10th 343 97.1%
2021 97.01 2nd 332 99.4%
2022 97.47 3rd 343 99.1%
2023 92.83 14th 329 95.7%
2024 87.18 22nd 353 93.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Brookfield Central High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.80 12th 40 70.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Brookfield Central High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.81 6th 373 98.4%
2019 97.26 5th 354 98.6%
2021 94.33 13th 334 96.1%
2022 92.45 14th 347 96.0%
2023 89.61 25th 359 93.0%
2024 84.00 34th 365 90.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Brookfield Central High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.05 2nd 51 96.1%
2019 94.32 2nd 44 95.5%
2021 91.23 2nd 44 95.5%
2022 93.77 1st 48 97.9%
2023 93.78 3rd 50 94.0%
2024 94.16 4th 51 92.2%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin High Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Brookfield Central High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.64 9th 76 88.2%
2019 95.66 3rd 86 96.5%
2021 75.35 13th 68 80.9%
2022 62.50 30th 86 65.1%
2023 38.35 58th 97 40.2%
2024 83.94 16th 119 86.6%
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Rank History for White students at Brookfield Central High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.55 12th 261 95.4%
2019 93.02 15th 266 94.4%
2021 94.15 13th 266 95.1%
2022 88.43 25th 269 90.7%
2023 87.64 26th 271 90.4%
2024 75.20 52nd 300 82.7%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Brookfield Central High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1284 7 29 13 6 n/a n/a 0 1339
1989 1194 8 31 9 1 n/a n/a 0 1243
1990 1094 6 33 9 2 n/a n/a 0 1144
1991 1022 4 31 8 0 n/a n/a 0 1065
1992 990 3 34 9 1 n/a n/a 0 1037
1993 1011 2 27 13 1 n/a n/a 0 1054
1994 1020 3 35 16 0 n/a n/a 0 1074
1995 1051 7 51 14 1 n/a n/a 0 1124
1996 1051 7 51 14 1 n/a n/a 0 1124
1997 1070 14 58 17 3 n/a n/a 0 1162
1998 1082 25 59 20 3 n/a n/a 0 1189
1999 1124 37 71 25 2 n/a n/a 0 1259
2000 1156 54 73 24 1 n/a n/a 0 1308
2001 1168 62 87 19 1 n/a n/a 0 1337
2002 1171 61 87 23 0 n/a n/a 0 1342
2003 1171 61 87 23 0 n/a n/a 0 1342
2004 1203 60 77 28 0 n/a n/a 0 1368
2005 1197 51 78 26 0 n/a n/a 0 1352
2006 1259 44 79 24 0 n/a n/a 0 1406
2007 1271 43 77 23 0 n/a n/a 0 1414
2008 1217 46 94 19 0 n/a n/a 0 1376
2009 1184 37 108 20 0 n/a n/a 0 1349
2010 1124 52 109 28 0 n/a n/a 0 1313
2011 1101 64 120 32 0 0 11 0 1328
2012 1048 70 120 37 0 1 14 0 1290
2013 1041 67 133 51 0 1 20 0 1313
2014 1022 65 143 55 0 0 23 0 1308
2015 1020 57 152 64 0 0 31 0 1324
2016 986 54 178 70 1 0 38 0 1327
2017 921 46 184 75 1 0 41 0 1268
2018 896 44 191 76 2 0 45 0 1254
2019 867 35 203 83 2 0 54 0 1244
2020 836 38 222 87 2 0 56 0 1241
2021 794 33 222 98 2 0 51 0 1200
2022 796 23 232 87 2 0 60 0 1200
2023 766 25 242 97 4 1 57 0 1192
2024 754 31 235 93 3 1 55 0 1172

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Brookfield Central High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1339 93.2 14.3 1.5
1989 1243 81.2 15.3 0.9
1990 1144 76.5 14.9 0.4
1991 1065 72.5 14.6 2.6
1992 1037 74.8 13.8 3.2
1993 1054 69.2 15.2 3.7
1994 1074 70.2 15.3 3.7
1995 1124 70.4 16.0 3.6
1996 1124 70.4 16.0 3.6
1997 1162 69.1 16.8 3.4
1998 1189 71.6 16.6 3.6
1999 1259 70.6 17.8 4.6
2000 1308 76.6 17.1 4.7
2001 1337 74.5 17.9 4.9
2002 1342 72.7 18.5 4.5
2003 1342 72.7 18.5 4.5
2004 1368 76.2 18.0 5.3
2005 1352 78.0 17.3 n/a
2006 1406 84.6 16.6 n/a
2007 1414 84.7 16.7 5.4
2008 1376 84.9 16.2 6.3
2009 1349 83.2 16.2 6.1
2010 1313 75.7 17.3 9.3
2011 1328 75.4 17.6 11.4
2012 1290 71.9 17.9 12.9
2013 1313 77.3 16.9 13.6
2014 1308 76.4 17.1 12.8
2015 1324 n/a n/a 12.6
2016 1327 73.0 18.1 10.4
2017 1268 73.7 17.1 8.4
2018 1254 72.3 17.3 7.5
2019 1244 72.3 17.1 7.8
2020 1241 73.4 16.9 10.1
2021 1200 72.5 16.5 11
2022 1200 75.1 15.9 11.8
2023 1192 74.9 15.9 9.6
2024 1172 74.0 15.8 11.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Brookfield Central High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1339 93.2 14.3 1.5
1989 1243 81.2 15.3 0.9
1990 1144 76.5 14.9 0.4
1991 1065 72.5 14.6 2.6
1992 1037 74.8 13.8 3.2
1993 1054 69.2 15.2 3.7
1994 1074 70.2 15.3 3.7
1995 1124 70.4 16.0 3.6
1996 1124 70.4 16.0 3.6
1997 1162 69.1 16.8 3.4
1998 1189 71.6 16.6 3.6
1999 1259 70.6 17.8 4.6
2000 1308 76.6 17.1 4.7
2001 1337 74.5 17.9 4.9
2002 1342 72.7 18.5 4.5
2003 1342 72.7 18.5 4.5
2004 1368 76.2 18.0 5.3
2005 1352 78.0 17.3 n/a
2006 1406 84.6 16.6 n/a
2007 1414 84.7 16.7 5.4
2008 1376 84.9 16.2 6.3
2009 1349 83.2 16.2 6.1
2010 1313 75.7 17.3 9.3
2011 1328 75.4 17.6 11.4
2012 1290 71.9 17.9 12.9
2013 1313 77.3 16.9 13.6
2014 1308 76.4 17.1 12.8
2015 1324 n/a n/a 12.6
2016 1327 73.0 18.1 10.4
2017 1268 73.7 17.1 8.4
2018 1254 72.3 17.3 7.5
2019 1244 72.3 17.1 7.8
2020 1241 73.4 16.9 10.1
2021 1200 72.5 16.5 11
2022 1200 75.1 15.9 11.8
2023 1192 74.9 15.9 9.6
2024 1172 74.0 15.8 11.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Brookfield Central High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $232 (1.9%) $12,010 (98.1%) $12,243
2020 $252 (2.0%) $12,418 (98.0%) $12,670
2021 $486 (3.6%) $13,046 (96.4%) $13,532

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Brookfield Central High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 5th of 400 High schoolsRanks 22nd of 415 High schools
 4.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (Brookfield Central High)70.167.3
 2.8%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Elmbrook School District)68.969.3
 0.4%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)45.947.2
 1.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Brookfield Central High)68.664.8
 3.8%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Elmbrook School District)66.362.6
 3.8%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)38.841.4
 2.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Brookfield Central High)59.652.4
 7.2%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Elmbrook School District)59.956.2
 3.7%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)30.829.4
 1.3%
10th Grade Science (Brookfield Central High)56.152.8
 3.3%
   10th Grade Science (Elmbrook School District)57.656.2
 1.4%
   10th Grade Science (Wisconsin)32.731.7
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students12441192
 4.2%
African American3525
 28.6%
American Indian24
 100%
Asian203242
 19.2%
Hispanic8397
 16.9%
Pacific Islander01
White867766
 11.6%
Two or More Races5457
 5.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients7.8%9.6%
 1.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Brookfield Central High

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,172 students attended Brookfield Central High.

Yes. Brookfield Central High ranks in the top 7.2% of Wisconsin high schools.

Brookfield Central High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Brookfield Elementary
Elementary : Swanson Elementary
Middle : Wisconsin Hills Middle

Students at Brookfield Central High are 64% White, 20% Asian, 8% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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