Brown Deer Middle/High in Brown Deer, WI

At a glance

Reported students

904

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

71.42

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

12.7:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

06–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Wisconsin high enrollment

81st percentile

Compared with 558 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

806.5

Brown Deer Middle/High: 904 reported students.

State peer staffing position

39th percentile

12.7:1 reported; state peer median 13.7:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 600
Teachers (FTE): 119
Student–teacher ratio: 5:1

What the reported data says about Brown Deer Middle/High

Brown Deer Middle/High is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in Brown Deer. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Brown Deer School District. NCES reports 904 students for 2024–25.

Among 558 high schools in Wisconsin with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 274 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 81st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.7:1, close to the Wisconsin median of 13.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (57.7%) and Asian (13.5%). English learners represent 2.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 8 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Brown Deer Middle/High

1How do the reported 12.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 71.42 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 2.2%
Students with disabilities: 13%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 55.2%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White11.5%
Hispanic8.5%
Black57.7%
Asian13.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Multiracial8.2%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

8 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Brown Deer Elementary

Elementary · Grades PK–05

709 reported students

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Public schools near Brown Deer Middle/High

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Green Tree Preparatory Academy High · Charter · Milwaukee School District	06–12	535	1.6 mi
Harold S Vincent School of Agricultural Science High · Milwaukee School District	09–12	611	2.5 mi
Vincent Accelerated Academy High · Milwaukee School District	09–12	53	2.5 mi
James Madison Academic Campus High · Milwaukee School District	09–12	468	3.1 mi
Carmen Mid/Hi Northwest Campus High · Charter · Milwaukee School District	06–12	526	3.4 mi
Nicolet High High · Nicolet Union High School School District	09–12	1,043	3.8 mi

Frequently asked questions about Brown Deer Middle/High

What grades does Brown Deer Middle/High serve?

Brown Deer Middle/High reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Brown Deer School District.

How many students attend Brown Deer Middle/High?

Brown Deer Middle/High reported 904 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 81st percentile among 558 Wisconsin high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 600 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Brown Deer Middle/High?

The calculated ratio is 12.7:1, based on 904 students and 71.42 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Wisconsin median for the same school level is 13.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Brown Deer Middle/High a public, charter, or magnet school?

Brown Deer Middle/High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Brown Deer School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Brown Deer Middle/High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

55.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Brown Deer Middle/High in?

Brown Deer Middle/High is part of Brown Deer School District, based in Brown Deer, WI, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Brown Deer Middle/High?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Green Tree Preparatory Academy (1.6 mi), Harold S Vincent School of Agricultural Science (2.5 mi), Vincent Accelerated Academy (2.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.