Brodhead High School

2501 W 5th Ave
Brodhead, WI 53520
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 315 students in grades 9-12, Brodhead High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 315 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30% in WI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Brodhead High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Brodhead High School's student population of 315 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
315 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Brodhead High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brodhead High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WI)
#1272 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Brodhead High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Brodhead High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Brodhead High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Brodhead High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Brodhead High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2000-01 school year data.
Asian
n/a
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Brodhead High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
6%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Brodhead High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Brodhead High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
90%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Brodhead High School and the percentage of White public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Brodhead High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Wisconsin.
0.19
This chart displays the diversity score of Brodhead High School and the public school average diversity score of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
90-94%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Brodhead High School and public school graduation rate of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Brodhead High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Brodhead High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brodhead High School's ranking?
Brodhead High School is ranked #1272 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brodhead High School?
The graduation rate of Brodhead High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Brodhead High School?
315 students attend Brodhead High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Brodhead High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brodhead High School?
Brodhead High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Brodhead High School offer ?
Brodhead High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Brodhead High School part of?
Brodhead High School is part of Brodhead School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 315 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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