Brooklyn Center High School is a public high school located in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota.
Serving 539 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 539 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brooklyn Center High School's student population of 539 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
539 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Year Founded
1961
Colors
Purple and White
School Rankings
Brooklyn Center High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brooklyn Center High School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1683 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
16%
7%
Hispanic
27%
12%
Black
47%
12%
White
5%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)64.9%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Centaur
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brooklyn Center High School's ranking?
Brooklyn Center High School is ranked #1683 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% 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?
539 students attend Brooklyn Center High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Brooklyn Center High School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% 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 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Brooklyn Center High School offer ?
Brooklyn Center High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Brooklyn Center High School part of?
Brooklyn Center High School is part of Brooklyn Center Community Schools.
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