North Branch Area High School is a four-year public high school located in North Branch, Minnesota, United States. The school was founded in 1932.
Serving 815 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 20:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 815 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- 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 815 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
815 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Year Founded
1909
Colors
White, Red
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 0.29, 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.
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
20:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
84%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Viktor The Viking
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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, Rush City Secondary 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?
815 students attend North Branch Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of North Branch Area High School students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% 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 20:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does North Branch Area High School offer ?
North Branch Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
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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