Brainerd High School is a public high school in Brainerd, Minnesota, United States. It serves grades 9–12 and is a part of Brainerd Public Schools. It was designed by Stegner, Hendrickson, & McNut.
Serving 1,833 students in grades 9-12, Brainerd Senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,833 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 5% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brainerd Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Brainerd Senior High School's student population of 1,833 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 89 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,833 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
Colors
Blue and white
School Rankings
Brainerd Senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brainerd Senior High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#618 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
3%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
90%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Warrior
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brainerd Senior High School's ranking?
Brainerd Senior High School is ranked #618 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Brainerd Senior High School often compared to?
Brainerd Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pequot Lakes Senior High School, Crosby-ironton Secondary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brainerd Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Brainerd Senior High School is 96%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Brainerd Senior High School?
1,833 students attend Brainerd Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Brainerd Senior High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brainerd Senior High School?
Brainerd Senior High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Brainerd Senior High School offer ?
Brainerd Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Brainerd Senior High School part of?
Brainerd Senior High School is part of Brainerd Public School District.
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