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Very Good

#365 of 990 schools in CT

Top 37% in state

Brookfield High School

High School · Brookfield School District · Brookfield, CT

A high school in Brookfield, CT serving grades 9th – 12th.

45 Long Meadow Hill Rd., Brookfield, CT 06804

  • Math 50% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 73% proficient (2022)
  • 97.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.6Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.98 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.5Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency50% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency73% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)62% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-0.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile63th
College Readiness8.8Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate97%
AP Participation40.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.6Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13:1
District spending per student$23,063
Chronic Absenteeism21.9%

Students at Brookfield High School score 62% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.

Math Proficiency50%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency73%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 62% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
97%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
94%
ELA
95%
2014
Math
40%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
85%
2016
Math
60%
ELA
87%
2017
Math
59%
ELA
81%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
43%
ELA
70%
2021*
Math
43%
ELA
70%
2022
Math
50%
ELA
73%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

23.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Brookfield High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average589/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Brookfield), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$142,826

Median home value

$452,300

Median rent

$1,920/mo

College educated

53.8%

Homeownership

84.9%

Poverty rate

5.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06804; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
40.5% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics29sports offered
14 boys'·15 girls'·55 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
New Milford High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.39–123.7 mi1,207Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Brookfield School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$23,063NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Brookfield High School is listed in Brookfield School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Brookfield High School

Brookfield High School is a public high school in Brookfield, CT, part of Brookfield School District, serving approximately 871 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #365 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Brookfield High School

What grades does Brookfield High School serve?

Brookfield High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Brookfield High School?

Brookfield High School has an enrollment of approximately 871 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Brookfield High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Brookfield High School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Brookfield High School rank in CT?

Brookfield High School ranks #365 of 990 schools in CT.

What is Brookfield High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Brookfield High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Brookfield High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Brookfield High School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Brookfield High School a charter school?

No, Brookfield High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Brookfield High School a Title I school?

No, Brookfield High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brookfield High School?

23.8% of students at Brookfield High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
871
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers (FTE)
67
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Connecticut Planning Region 9
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.9%
4-Year Graduation
97.0%
Area population (ZIP 06804)
17,871
Area average commute
29 min
Area median age
45.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06804; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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