Brainerd Senior High School serves 1,862 students in grades 9-12.
Brainerd Senior High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,862 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 10% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Brainerd Senior High School's student population of 1,862 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,862 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Brainerd Senior High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Brainerd Senior High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#485 out of 1734 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
2%
10%
Black
1%
12%
White
92%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 is Brainerd Senior High School's ranking?
Brainerd Senior High School is ranked #485 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brainerd Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Brainerd Senior High School is 93%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Brainerd Senior High School?
1,862 students attend Brainerd Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Brainerd Senior High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% 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 14:1.
What grades does Brainerd Senior High School offer ?
Brainerd Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
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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