BROOKLYN CENTER INDEPENDENT STUDY

BROOKLYN CENTER INDEPENDENT STUDY is a Title I public high school that is part of the Brooklyn Center Community Schools school district, located in BROOKLYN CENTER, MN with about 40 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education.

BROOKLYN CENTER INDEPENDENT STUDY (BCIS) is a specialized educational program operating under the Brooklyn Center Community Schools district in Minnesota. Designed to provide a flexible alternative to the traditional classroom environment, the school focuses on self-paced learning and personalized academic pathways. It is intended to support students who may benefit from non-traditional scheduling, allowing them to balance their education with outside responsibilities or personal learning styles while remaining connected to the district's broader educational goals.

The program emphasizes independence and student agency, providing learners with the resources and guidance necessary to complete graduation requirements at their own pace. By utilizing a hybrid or independent study model, BCIS aims to ensure that students who might struggle in a conventional setting—or those seeking an accelerated or alternative route—have a clear path toward earning their high school diploma. Located on Humboldt Avenue North, the school remains a key component of the district’s efforts to provide equitable and inclusive educational opportunities for the Brooklyn Center community.

For more information, contact BROOKLYN CENTER INDEPENDENT STUDY at (763) 561-2120 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

6500 HUMBOLDT AVE N
BROOKLYN CENTER, MN 55420-1897
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BROOKLYN CENTER INDEPENDENT STUDY is a public Title I school in BROOKLYN CENTER, MN with about 40 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Minnesota

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
(Alternative Education School)
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
40
Teachers:
0
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 40 students

Black or African American
55.0%
Hispanic/Latino
30.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
5.0%
White
5.0%
Two or more races
2.5%
Asian
2.5%

Female
55.0%
Male
45.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.