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Brooklyn Center Independent Study

6500 Humboldt Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55430
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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 (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Overview

School Type
Alternative school
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (22-23)
58 students

Total Students Trends Over Years (2017-2023)

YearBrooklyn Center Independent Study
202358
202010
201946
201813
201713
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Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
1961
Colors
Purple and White
School Calendar
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School Motto
To become a justice-centered school community who fuels the unique genius of each student.

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Definition of Terms
This School
State Level (MN)
(18-19)
<50%
56%

Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2017-2019)

YearBrooklyn Center Independent StudyMinnesotaBrooklyn Center Community Schools
201950%56%14%
201850%58%16%
201750%59%20%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(22-23)
n/a
2%
Asian
(22-23)
7%
7%

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2019-2023)

YearBrooklyn Center Independent StudyMinnesotaBrooklyn Center Community Schools
20237%7%13%
20194%7%13%
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Hispanic
(22-23)
38%
11%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2019-2023)

YearBrooklyn Center Independent StudyMinnesotaBrooklyn Center Community Schools
202338%11%24%
202040%9%20%
201939%9%20%
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Black
(22-23)
50%
12%

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2017-2023)

YearBrooklyn Center Independent StudyMinnesotaBrooklyn Center Community Schools
202350%12%40%
202050%11%40%
201944%11%40%
201885%11%38%
201785%11%38%
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White
(22-23)
2%
62%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2017-2023)

YearBrooklyn Center Independent StudyMinnesotaBrooklyn Center Community Schools
20232%62%15%
201911%66%19%
20188%67%20%
20178%67%20%
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Hawaiian
(22-23)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(22-23)
3%
6%

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2017-2023)

YearBrooklyn Center Independent StudyMinnesotaBrooklyn Center Community Schools
20233%6%7%
202010%5%6%
20187%4%5%
20177%4%5%
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n/a
0.60

Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2017-2023)

YearBrooklyn Center Independent StudyMinnesotaBrooklyn Center Community Schools
20230.610.590.75
20200.590.540.75
20190.650.540.75
20180.270.530.75
20170.270.530.75
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Eligible for Free Lunch (22-23)
76%
35%

Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2017-2023)

YearBrooklyn Center Independent StudyMinnesotaBrooklyn Center Community Schools
202376%35%67%
202070%28%59%
201957%28%59%
201846%30%61%
201746%30%61%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
7%
8%

Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2019-2023)

YearBrooklyn Center Independent StudyMinnesotaBrooklyn Center Community Schools
20237%8%14%
201922%8%16%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Brooklyn Center Community Schools
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Centaur
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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.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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