- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brooklyn Center, MN
Brooklyn Center High School
Federal NCES profile for Brooklyn Center High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 270624000273
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brooklyn Center High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #12 of 14
- public schools in Brooklyn Center · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 67.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Brooklyn Center High School has class sizes larger than 81% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brooklyn Center High School ranks #12 of 14 public schools in Brooklyn Center, MN.
School address
District: Brooklyn Center School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270624000273 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Brooklyn Center High School held near 516 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.1 → 31.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 270624000273 · Brooklyn Center, MN High · MID · TRAD
539 enr · 19.3:1 · 67.3% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Brooklyn Center Elementary School (708 students)
Brooklyn Center High School held near 516 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.1 → 31.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Brooklyn Center High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brooklyn Cente
Brooklyn Center Elementary School
708 students
- This school
Brooklyn Center High School
539 students
- Insight School
Insight School of Minnesota
509 students
- Brooklyn Cente
Brooklyn Center Middle School
334 students
- Brooklyn Cente 60
Brooklyn Center Early College Acad
60 students
- Brooklyn Cente 58
Brooklyn Center Independent Study
58 students
What this shows Brooklyn Center High School reports 539 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brooklyn Center High School compares
Brooklyn Center High School 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 22% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.3% | ▲ 57% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 539 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
539
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 81% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
80.5%
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
$19,801
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 539 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 47.1%
Hispanic or Latino 26.7%
Asian 16.0%
White 5.0%
Two or More 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Largest group: African American at 47.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.7, Brooklyn Center High School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Brooklyn Center School District reports $19,801 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brooklyn Center High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Center Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Insight School of Minnesota | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brooklyn Center Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brooklyn Center Early College Acad | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brooklyn Center Independent Study | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Brooklyn Center High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 60
- Students per teacher
- 30:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 58
- Students per teacher
- -
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 (~539 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brooklyn Center High School
How many students attend Brooklyn Center High School?
Brooklyn Center High School has 539 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brooklyn Center, MN. CCD year-over-year: 510 (2022-23) → 516 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn Center High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn Center High School is 19.3:1, which is 22% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brooklyn Center High School?
67.3% of students at Brooklyn Center High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brooklyn Center High School?
The largest demographic group at Brooklyn Center High School is African American at 47.1% of enrollment, in Brooklyn Center, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brooklyn Center High School?
Brooklyn Center High School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Brooklyn Center High School rank among public schools in Brooklyn Center?
By Resource Investment Index, Brooklyn Center High School ranks #12 of 14 public schools in Brooklyn Center, 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 Brooklyn Center on the city page.
What other schools are in Brooklyn Center School District?
Besides Brooklyn Center High School, Brooklyn Center School District also operates Brooklyn Center Elementary School (708 students), Insight School of Minnesota (509 students), and Brooklyn Center Middle School (334 students). See the Brooklyn Center School District district page for the complete list.