Brookfield East High in Brookfield, WI

At a glance

Reported students

1,374

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

76.82

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

17.9:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Wisconsin high enrollment

94th percentile

Compared with 558 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

795

Brookfield East High: 1,374 reported students.

State peer staffing position

91st percentile

17.9:1 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: 1,337
Teachers (FTE): 79.14
Student–teacher ratio: 16.9:1

What the reported data says about Brookfield East High

Brookfield East High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Brookfield. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Elmbrook School District. NCES reports 1,374 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 94th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.9:1, above 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 White (74.5%) and Asian (11.8%). English learners represent 0.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.6%. 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 23 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Brookfield East High

1How do the reported 17.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 76.82 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 4 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: 0.8%
Students with disabilities: 7.6%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 7.1%
Lunch program: No

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 4
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 1
Social workers (FTE): 0.5

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

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White74.5%
Hispanic6.6%
Black2.4%
Asian11.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial4.6%

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

23 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.

Brookfield Central High

High · Grades 09–12

1,215 reported students

Fairview South

High · Grades 05–12

9 reported students

Burleigh Elementary

Elementary · Grades PK–05

927 reported students

Pilgrim Park Middle

Middle · Grades 06–08

898 reported students

Wisconsin Hills Middle

Middle · Grades 06–08

812 reported students

Swanson Elementary

Elementary · Grades PK–05

778 reported students

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Public schools near Brookfield East 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
West High High · Wauwatosa School District	09–12	986	1.8 mi
Fairview South High · Elmbrook School District	05–12	9	2.1 mi
Brookfield Central High High · Elmbrook School District	09–12	1,215	2.4 mi
Milwaukee School of Languages High · Milwaukee School District	06–12	964	3.5 mi
East High High · Wauwatosa School District	09–12	1,043	4.5 mi
Deeper Learning Virtual Academy High · Charter · West Allis-West Milwaukee School District	06–12	88	4.7 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Brookfield East High

What grades does Brookfield East High serve?

Brookfield East High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Elmbrook School District.

How many students attend Brookfield East High?

Brookfield East High reported 1,374 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 94th percentile among 558 Wisconsin high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,337 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Brookfield East High?

The calculated ratio is 17.9:1, based on 1,374 students and 76.82 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 Brookfield East High a public, charter, or magnet school?

Brookfield East High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Elmbrook School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Brookfield East High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

7.1% 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 Brookfield East High in?

Brookfield East High is part of Elmbrook School District, based in Brookfield, WI, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Brookfield East High?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include West High (1.8 mi), Fairview South (2.1 mi), Brookfield Central High (2.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.