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Brookfield East High

3305 N Lilly Rd, Brookfield, WI 53005Elmbrook School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
1,362
Students
Total enrolled
96%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↑ 11% vs nat'l
$14,850
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
16.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 9% vs nat'l
53/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,362 students in grades 09–12 in Brookfield, Wisconsin.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,850 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 53th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Brookfield East High is a very large high in Brookfield, Wisconsin, serving grades 09–12 with 1,362 students. The district invests $14,850 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 7% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community. The school's 96% graduation rate — above the national average of 87% — reflects strong completion outcomes for its students.

Student Body & Demographics at Brookfield East High

1,362
Total Students
16.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
7%
Free Lunch
81
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution683 male · 679 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility7%
National avg 52% · 102 students
Student Composition
11%
75%
Asian11%
White75%
Hispanic / Latino7%
Black3%
Multiracial4%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 550177000215

Academic Outcomes at Brookfield East High

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
96
High
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
96%
State avg
91%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
53
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 53th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 87th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 53005

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,850Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,850
State avg
$18,944
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,534
Student Support$2,822
Administration$1,782
Operations$2,228
Other$1,485
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,850 spent per student, an estimated $6,579 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
18%
75%
State government
17.6%
Local (property tax)
74.8%
Federal programs
7.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 96% graduation rate — well above the 87% national average
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 7% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Burleigh ElementarySwanson ElementaryDixon ElementaryBrookfield Elementary
+1 more
↓
Middle
Pilgrim Park MiddleWisconsin Hills Middle
↓
High School
Brookfield Central HighFairview South
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyWaukesha County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictElmbrook School District →
Phone: (262)781-3500
NCES ID: 550177000215
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Brookfield seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing strong graduation outcomes and academic completion. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Elmbrook School District
High
Brookfield Central High
1,192 students · 09–12
● 53 opp10% FRL
Elem
Burleigh Elementary
879 students · PK–05
● 53 opp10% FRL
Mid
Pilgrim Park Middle
860 students · 06–08
7% FRL
Elem
Swanson Elementary
823 students · PK–05
● 53 opp10% FRL
Mid
Wisconsin Hills Middle
814 students · 06–08
● 54 opp9% FRL
Elem
Dixon Elementary
663 students · PK–05
● 53 opp7% FRL
Elem
Brookfield Elementary
652 students · PK–05
● 54 opp5% FRL
Elem
Tonawanda Elementary
525 students · PK–05
9% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
3305 N Lilly Rd, Brookfield, WI 53005
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.