Brookfield Central High

16900 W Gebhardt Rd
Brookfield, WI 53005

www.elmbrookschools.org

1,215 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Brookfield Central High School, located in Brookfield, Wisconsin, is a premier public secondary institution within the Elmbrook School District. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, the school is consistently recognized for its academic excellence, rigorous curriculum, and commitment to preparing students for post-secondary success. It offers a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, robust extracurricular programs, and competitive athletic teams, fostering a well-rounded environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character development.

The school is widely regarded for its supportive community and highly qualified faculty who prioritize student engagement and achievement. Its location in the affluent suburb of Brookfield allows it to leverage strong community partnerships and extensive local resources. Through a combination of innovative technology integration, a focus on inclusive learning, and a long-standing tradition of excellence, Brookfield Central remains one of the top-performing high schools in the state of Wisconsin, consistently preparing its graduates for success in higher education and beyond.

1,215

Total Students

72.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Brookfield Central High
Demographic	Student Count
White	770
Hispanic	102
Black	32
Asian	246
Two or More	60
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
770 (63.4%)
Asian
246 (20.2%)
Hispanic
102 (8.4%)
Two or More
60 (4.9%)
Black
32 (2.6%)
American Indian
4 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Elmbrook School District
Phone:	(262)785-3910
Website:	http://www.elmbrookschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,215
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	72.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	103
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 321

Grade 10 292

Grade 11 293

Grade 12 309