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North Branch Area High School
High School · North Branch Area Public Schools · North Branch, MN
A high school in North Branch, MN where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
BOX 370 38175 GRAND AVE, North Branch, MN 55056
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 60% proficient (2022)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at North Branch Area High School score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 27 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 41% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
30.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North Branch Area High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average264/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (North Branch), 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
$93,601
Median home value
$297,600
Median rent
$1,190/mo
College educated
20.8%
Homeownership
84.4%
Poverty rate
5.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55056; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chisago County Schools' Life Work CEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Distance Learning Academy SecondaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 6–12 | 0.5 mi | 65 | Compare → |
| Norse Area Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 7–12 | 0.5 mi | 52 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
North Branch Area Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $12,823NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Branch Area High School is listed in North Branch Area Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Branch Area High School
North Branch Area High School is a public high school in North Branch, MN, part of North Branch Area Public Schools, serving approximately 815 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,514 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Branch Area High School
What grades does North Branch Area High School serve?
North Branch Area High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend North Branch Area High School?
North Branch Area High School has an enrollment of approximately 815 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Branch Area High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Branch Area High School is 20.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Branch Area High School rank in MN?
North Branch Area High School ranks #1,514 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is North Branch Area High School's MySchoolScout rating?
North Branch Area High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 North Branch Area High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Branch Area High School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is North Branch Area High School a charter school?
No, North Branch Area High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Branch Area High School a Title I school?
No, North Branch Area High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Branch Area High School?
30.2% of students at North Branch Area High School 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 815
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Chisago County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.7%
- Phone
- (651) 674-1500
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 55056)
- 14,279
- Area average commute
- 31.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.6
Official sources & links
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 55056; 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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