Brainerd Senior High School

Brainerd Senior High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
702 S 5th St,  Brainerd, MN
Brainerd Public School District
3.7
3.8
1,833 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Andrea Rusk
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
1320
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
48%
Reading Proficiency
56%
Average GPA
3.48
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C+
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.48
Reading Proficiency
56%
Math Proficiency
48%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
89
Full Time Teachers
89
Teachers in First or Second Year
9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1320
Math
670
Verbal
660
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
26
Reading
28
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
74%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
35.4%
State Average
31.9%
Science
29.6%
State Average
34%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
658:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.1%
Male
49.9%
White
90.3%
Two or more races
4.2%
Hispanic
2.7%
Native American
1.2%
Black
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Minnesota Twin Cities 264 Students
University of Minnesota Duluth 231 Students
North Dakota State University 181 Students
Central Lakes College - Brainerd 144 Students
Bemidji State University 120 Students
Minnesota State University, Mankato 111 Students
University of St. Thomas - Minnesota 107 Students
University of North Dakota 97 Students
University of Wisconsin-Madison 69 Students
Concordia College 67 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 86 Students
Psychology 77 Students
Business 71 Students
Nursing 66 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 42 Students
Elementary Education 37 Students
Computer Science 35 Students
Chemistry 32 Students
Education 31 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 30 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 173 Reviews
4.0 Senior
9/27/2024
Brainerd High School has good academics for any future career but I feel as though the school culture is lacking that might not be due to the administration but rather the school population itself.
1.0 Freshman
3/26/2024
My personal experience from this school is horrible. They have lots of classes academic wise, but they pay no attention to the students. The school staff that work there do not care about bullying, which is a big issue.
4.0 Senior
5/16/2023
It has a very warm environment and the administration and staff is very willing to work with students. The sports at the school are great and always surrounded with a really proud culture that allows students to be proud of their work and efforts. There could be more STEM courses offered but overall the academics are really good and its easy to create a schedule that pushes you without be unbearable.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 5 Reviews
4.0 other
3/15/2025
BHS has excellent art, music and theater programs. They also tend to have great sports teams. I only wish I could've experienced all the art programs when I attended!
5.0 teacher
11/19/2024
I have taught in two colleges and many high schools. I have substitute taught at Brainerd high school for seven years for all classes. The administration and staff are very good. They are careful to keep religion and politics out of the curriculum. The balance between college prep and technical educ...
4.0 teacher
2/5/2023
I have substituted as a Teacher for all departments in the high school for five years. Prior to moving to Brainerd, I taught in two colleges and many Twin Cities middle and high schools.Brainerd has good administration, good Teachers, and generally good behavior comparable to some of the suburban sc...
2.0 parent
5/29/2015
Every child is allowed to fail without teachers or administration intervention. It seems as if no one cares about poor grades except the parents. When failing grades are addressed, they are quick to make you feel like a nuisance. A child spends most of their waking hours in a school building. once a...

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Brainerd Senior High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Brainerd, MN, in the Brainerd neighborhood, and is served by the Brainerd Public School District in Minnesota. The school has a total enrollment of 1,833 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 48% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 56% are proficient in reading. Brainerd Senior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.48, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1320 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $291,550. Discover additional schools in the area, like Brainerd Online School, Lincoln Education Center, ISD 181 Learning Center, and more. Learn more about what Brainerd has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Brainerd Senior High School.

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