Brandon High School (Closed 2014)
Brandon High School served 130 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-59% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%) for the 2012-13 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 58%) for the 2012-13 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
130 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)40-59%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)40-59%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
n/a
11%
White
96%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)≥90%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Brandon Public School District
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
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