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#939 of 1,992 schools in MN

Top 47% in state

Braham Area Secondary

High School · Braham Public School District · Braham, MN

A high school in Braham, MN where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

531 ELMHURST AVE S, Braham, MN 55006

  • Math 32% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 42% proficient (2022)
  • 84.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.6Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.01 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.7Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-10.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile29th
College Readiness8.6Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate84.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.0Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.9:1
District spending per student$11,797
Chronic Absenteeism24%

Students at Braham Area Secondary score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
37%
ELA
64%
2011
Math
41%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

38.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Braham Area Secondary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Minneapolis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 30Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Low112/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Braham), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$64,167

Median home value

$209,100

Median rent

$945/mo

College educated

15%

Homeownership

79.2%

Poverty rate

12.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55006; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics6sports offered
3 boys'·3 girls'·15 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Braham Public School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$11,797NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Braham Area Secondary is listed in BRAHAM PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Braham Area Secondary

Braham Area Secondary is a public high school in Braham, MN, part of Braham Public School District, serving approximately 359 students in grades 7th-12th with a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #939 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Braham Area Secondary

What grades does Braham Area Secondary serve?

Braham Area Secondary serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Braham Area Secondary?

Braham Area Secondary has an enrollment of approximately 359 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Braham Area Secondary?

The student-teacher ratio at Braham Area Secondary is 19.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Braham Area Secondary rank in MN?

Braham Area Secondary ranks #939 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Braham Area Secondary's MySchoolScout rating?

Braham Area Secondary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Braham Area Secondary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Braham Area Secondary has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Braham Area Secondary a charter school?

No, Braham Area Secondary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Braham Area Secondary a Title I school?

No, Braham Area Secondary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Braham Area Secondary?

38.4% of students at Braham Area Secondary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
359
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Isanti County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.0%
4-Year Graduation
84.5%
Area population (ZIP 55006)
3,655
Area average commute
35.3 min
Area median age
38.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55006; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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