Below Average
#1721 of 2,105 schools in WI
Greenfield High
High School · Greenfield School District · Greenfield, WI
A high school in Greenfield, WI where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4800 S 60th St, Greenfield, WI 53220
- Math 17% proficient (2021)
- Reading 29% proficient (2021)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Greenfield High score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2018, to 23% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* 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 WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Greenfield High 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 24Car-Dependent
- Transit 41Some Transit
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,405/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Greenfield), 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
$69,301
Median home value
$218,800
Median rent
$1,063/mo
College educated
27.3%
Homeownership
57.1%
Poverty rate
10.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53220; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 629 | Compare → |
| Hamilton HighEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 1,485 | Compare → |
| Greendale HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 909 | Compare → |
| Audubon Technology and Communication HighEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | 9–12 | 2.2 mi | 431 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Greenfield School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $13,081NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Greenfield High is listed in Greenfield School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Greenfield High
Greenfield High is a public high school in Greenfield, WI, part of Greenfield School District, serving approximately 1,127 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,721 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Greenfield High
What grades does Greenfield High serve?
Greenfield High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Greenfield High?
Greenfield High has an enrollment of approximately 1,127 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greenfield High?
The student-teacher ratio at Greenfield High is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Greenfield High rank in WI?
Greenfield High ranks #1,721 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Greenfield High's MySchoolScout rating?
Greenfield High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Greenfield High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Greenfield High has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Greenfield High a charter school?
No, Greenfield High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Greenfield High a Title I school?
No, Greenfield High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Greenfield High?
49.3% of students at Greenfield High 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
- 1,127
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 79
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Milwaukee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.8%
- Phone
- (414) 281-6200
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 53220)
- 27,678
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
Official sources & links
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 53220; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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