Serving 130 students in grades 9-12, Brandon 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 was 40-59% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
130 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)40-59%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)40-59%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
2%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
96%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)≥90%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Brandon Public School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brandon High School?
The graduation rate of Brandon High School is 90%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 81%.
How many students attend Brandon High School?
130 students attend Brandon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Brandon High School students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brandon High School?
Brandon High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Brandon High School offer ?
Brandon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Brandon High School part of?
Brandon High School is part of Brandon Public School District.
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