Serving 573 students in grades 9-12, Brooklyn Center High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota 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 Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 573 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 50% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: 15-19%
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brooklyn Center High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Brooklyn Center High School's student population of 573 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
573 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Brooklyn Center High School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15-19%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
17%
7%
Hispanic
25%
10%
Black
45%
12%
White
6%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% MN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brooklyn Center High School?
The graduation rate of Brooklyn Center High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Brooklyn Center High School?
573 students attend Brooklyn Center High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Brooklyn Center High School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brooklyn Center High School?
Brooklyn Center High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Brooklyn Center High School offer ?
Brooklyn Center High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Brooklyn Center High School part of?
Brooklyn Center High School is part of Brooklyn Center School District.
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