Brainerd Senior High School

702 S 5th St
Brainerd, MN 56401
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 1,842 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 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,842 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : 96% (Top 5% in MN)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • : 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:

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School Overview

Brainerd Senior High School's student population of 1,842 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,842 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
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Students by Grade
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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 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#618 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Brainerd Senior High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Brainerd Senior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
56%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Brainerd Senior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Brainerd Senior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Brainerd Senior High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
2%
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Asian
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Brainerd Senior High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
3%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Brainerd Senior High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Brainerd Senior High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
90%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Brainerd Senior High School and the percentage of White public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Brainerd Senior High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Brainerd Senior High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.
0.19
This chart displays the diversity score of Brainerd Senior High School and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
96%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of Brainerd Senior High School and public school graduation rate of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Brainerd Senior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Brainerd Senior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: 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 #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?
1,842 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 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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,842 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : 96% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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