Brooklyn Center High School is a public high school located in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brooklyn Center Independent Study ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (22-23)
58 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
1961
Colors
Purple and White
School Calendar
School Motto
To become a justice-centered school community who fuels the unique genius of each student.
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
56%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
38%
11%
Black
50%
12%
White
2%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Centaur
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Brooklyn Center Independent Study?
58 students attend Brooklyn Center Independent Study.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Brooklyn Center Independent Study students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What grades does Brooklyn Center Independent Study offer ?
Brooklyn Center Independent Study offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Brooklyn Center Independent Study part of?
Brooklyn Center Independent Study is part of Brooklyn Center Community Schools School District.
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