BRAINERD SENIOR HIGH

brainerdhs.ss12.sharpschool.com/

1,842 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Brainerd Senior High School, located in Brainerd, Minnesota, serves as a central hub for secondary education within Independent School District 181. Known for its comprehensive approach to student development, the school offers a diverse curriculum that aims to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether through college preparatory coursework, vocational training, or elective programs. The school fosters a supportive learning environment, emphasizing both academic rigor and the importance of active participation in the wider school community.

Beyond the classroom, Brainerd Senior High is well-regarded for its robust extracurricular offerings, which include a wide array of athletic programs, fine arts departments, and student-led clubs. These activities are designed to encourage leadership, teamwork, and personal growth among the student body. By balancing strong academic standards with extensive opportunities for involvement, the school remains a focal point for student life in the Brainerd Lakes area, consistently striving to equip its graduates with the skills and experiences needed for their future endeavors.

1,842

Total Students

86.5

Full-Time Teachers

21.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BRAINERD SENIOR HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,663
Hispanic	50
Black	16
Asian	14
Two or More	77
American Indian	22

White
1,663 (90.3 %)
Two or More
77 (4.2 %)
Hispanic
50 (2.7 %)
American Indian
22 (1.2 %)
Black
16 (0.9 %)
Asian
14 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BRAINERD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(218)454-6200
Website:	http://brainerdhs.ss12.sharpschool.com/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,842
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	86.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	441
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	128

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 494

Grade 10 468

Grade 11 472

Grade 12 408