Serving 781 students in grades 9-12, North Branch Area 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 781 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Branch Area High School's student population of 781 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
781 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
North Branch Area High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Branch Area High School is 0.27, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1000 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
2%
12%
White
85%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Branch Area High School's ranking?
North Branch Area High School is ranked #1000 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are North Branch Area High School often compared to?
North Branch Area High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chisago Lakes Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Branch Area High School?
The graduation rate of North Branch Area High School is 89%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend North Branch Area High School?
781 students attend North Branch Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of North Branch Area High School students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Branch Area High School?
North Branch Area High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Branch Area High School offer ?
North Branch Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is North Branch Area High School part of?
North Branch Area High School is part of North Branch Area School District.
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