Serving 1,833 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 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,833 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 5% in MN)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 48% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 56% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 55% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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?
1,833 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 13:1.
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?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,833 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 5%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 48% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 56% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 55% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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