- Enrollment
- 1,626
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brainerd, MN
Brainerd Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Brainerd Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 12/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 270609000249
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brainerd Senior High earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.
- #9 of 9
- public schools in Brainerd · Resource Index
- 12
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 26.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Brainerd Senior High has class sizes larger than 86% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brainerd Senior High ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Brainerd, MN.
School address
District: Brainerd Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270609000249 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Brainerd Senior High held near 1,833 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 86.5 → 89.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 270609000249 · Brainerd, MN High · MID · TRAD
1,805 enr · 21:1 · 26.7% lunch · RII 12
Nearest enrollment peer: Forestview Middle (1,626 students)
Brainerd Senior High held near 1,833 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 86.5 → 89.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Brainerd Senior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Brainerd Senior High
1,805 students
- Forestview Mid
Forestview Middle
1,626 students
- Baxter Element 506
Baxter Elementary
506 students
- Riverside Elem 407
Riverside Elementary
407 students
- Lowell Element 355
Lowell Elementary
355 students
- Garfield Eleme 250
Garfield Elementary
250 students
What this shows Brainerd Senior High reports 1,805 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brainerd Senior High compares
Brainerd Senior High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21:1 | ▲ 33% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.7% | ▼ 38% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,805 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,805
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 86% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
47.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,608
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 602 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
50
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.3%
Two or More 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 89.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.9, Brainerd Senior High is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
District finance for Brainerd Public School District reports $14,608 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brainerd Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forestview Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Baxter Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverside Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lowell Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Garfield Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brainerd Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,805 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21:1)
Frequently asked questions about Brainerd Senior High
How many students attend Brainerd Senior High?
Brainerd Senior High has 1,805 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brainerd, MN. CCD year-over-year: 1,842 (2022-23) → 1,833 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brainerd Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Brainerd Senior High is 21:1, which is 33% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brainerd Senior High?
26.7% of students at Brainerd Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brainerd Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Brainerd Senior High is White at 89.3% of enrollment, in Brainerd, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brainerd Senior High?
Brainerd Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 12/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Brainerd Senior High rank among public schools in Brainerd?
By Resource Investment Index, Brainerd Senior High ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Brainerd, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Brainerd on the city page.
What other schools are in Brainerd Public School District?
Besides Brainerd Senior High, Brainerd Public School District also operates Forestview Middle (1,626 students), Baxter Elementary (506 students), and Riverside Elementary (407 students). See the Brainerd Public School District district page for the complete list.