Is Independent School District (Isd) 181 Learning Center a good school?

Independent School District (Isd) 181 Learning Center ranks in the bottom 22.9% of Minnesota high schools.

How many students attend Independent School District (Isd) 181 Learning Center?

In the 2023-24 school year, 159 students attended Independent School District (Isd) 181 Learning Center.

What is the racial makeup of Independent School District (Isd) 181 Learning Center?

Students at Independent School District (Isd) 181 Learning Center are 86% White, 6% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 3% American Indian.

Independent School District (Isd) 181 Learning Center

Summary:

Independent School District (Isd) 181 Learning Center is a public high school in Brainerd, Minnesota, serving grades 8-12 with a total enrollment of 157 students. The school is part of the Brainerd Public School District, which is ranked 157 out of 463 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Despite being part of the Brainerd district, Independent School District (Isd) 181 Learning Center consistently ranks in the bottom 25% of Minnesota high schools, with a statewide ranking between 370-448 out of 480 schools in recent years. The school's performance on standardized tests is significantly below the state and district averages, with only 5.26% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in MCA-III Math, compared to 36.25% for the Brainerd Public School District and 34.99% for the state. The school also struggles with high dropout rates, ranging from 1.1% to 8.6% in recent years, and a low four-year graduation rate, ranging from 39.5% to 50%, in contrast to the 95.8% graduation rate at the nearby Brainerd Senior High School.

The challenges faced by Independent School District (Isd) 181 Learning Center are further compounded by its socioeconomic factors, with a high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 43.04% to 64.97% in recent years. Additionally, the school's student population is more racially diverse than the nearby Brainerd Senior High School, with a higher percentage of non-White students, including African American, Hispanic, Native American, and students of two or more races. These factors suggest that the students at Independent School District (Isd) 181 Learning Center may face significant barriers to educational success, and the school's consistent low performance presents an opportunity for the district and school leadership to implement targeted interventions and support systems to address the specific needs of the students and improve academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public 8-12

311 10th Ave NE
Brainerd, MN 56401-4424

(218) 454-5400

District: Brainerd Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
370^th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,935

Student/teacher ratio: 14.2

Number of students: 159

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.2%

Two or more races:

6.3%

Hispanic:

4.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 61%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Independent School District (Isd) 181 Learning Center ranks worse than 77.1% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.28. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Independent School District (Isd) 181 Learning Center who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.2%), two or more races (6.3%), Hispanic (4.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 61% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Independent School District (Isd) 181 Learning Center is 14.2. (See more...)

Compare Independent School District (Isd) 181 Learning Center employs 11.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Independent School District (Isd) 181 Learning Center is $13,935.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Independent School District (Isd) 181 Learning Center:

SchoolDigger ranks Independent School District (Isd) 181 Learning Center 370^th of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Independent School District (Isd) 181 Learning Center in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

White students:

Brainerd Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Brainerd Public School District 157^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Independent School District (Isd) 181 Learning Center

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Rank History for all students at Independent School District (Isd) 181 Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2005	15.93	390^th	452	13.7%
2006	12.85	384^th	450	14.7%
2007	21.09	371^st	463	19.9%
2008	21.68	372^nd	460	19.1%
2009	28.95	192^nd	234	17.9%
2010	38.75	367^th	540	32.0%
2011	42.37	357^th	545	34.5%
2012	14.52	432^nd	539	19.9%
2013	23.23	402^nd	534	24.7%
2014	14.78	398^th	483	17.6%
2015	14.74	413^th	504	18.1%
2017	18.80	395^th	489	19.2%
2018	6.05	454^th	494	8.1%
2019	19.38	399^th	492	18.9%
2022	5.79	448^th	472	5.1%
2023	14.70	406^th	476	14.7%
2024	25.28	370^th	480	22.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Independent School District (Isd) 181 Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	10.31	336^th	374	10.2%
2022	7.01	299^th	312	4.2%
2023	20.02	337^th	393	14.2%
2024	28.68	299^th	389	23.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Independent School District (Isd) 181 Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	1.71	388^th	395	1.8%
2019	15.63	354^th	401	11.7%
2022	2.79	383^rd	388	1.3%
2023	9.06	368^th	396	7.1%
2024	14.82	353^rd	403	12.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Independent School District (Isd) 181 Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	7.20	382^nd	403	5.2%
2023	8.92	373^rd	398	6.3%

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Rank History for White students at Independent School District (Isd) 181 Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	2.19	401^st	414	3.1%
2019	11.04	371^st	412	10.0%
2022	2.33	394^th	401	1.7%
2023	7.52	382^nd	398	4.0%
2024	9.68	373^rd	402	7.2%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Independent School District (Isd) 181 Learning Center

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	181	1	1	0	4	n/a	n/a	187
1989	198	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	199
1990	248	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	248
1991	262	0	1	1	2	n/a	n/a	266
1992	269	1	0	3	10	n/a	n/a	283
1993	242	1	1	2	2	n/a	n/a	248
1994	276	1	0	3	10	n/a	n/a	290
1995	345	2	2	3	6	n/a	n/a	358
1996	345	2	2	3	6	n/a	n/a	358
1997	333	5	2	5	7	n/a	n/a	352
1998	328	4	1	3	10	n/a	n/a	346
1999	304	3	2	6	12	n/a	n/a	327
2000	243	2	2	2	13	n/a	n/a	262
2001	239	6	1	0	13	n/a	n/a	259
2002	184	4	0	1	8	n/a	n/a	197
2003	184	4	0	1	8	n/a	n/a	197
2004	211	9	2	2	10	n/a	n/a	234
2005	208	6	1	2	8	n/a	n/a	225
2006	186	4	1	1	12	n/a	n/a	204
2007	182	1	0	1	5	n/a	n/a	189
2008	161	3	1	2	5	n/a	n/a	172
2009	128	1	0	4	5	n/a	n/a	138
2010	153	5	0	4	7	n/a	n/a	169
2011	131	2	2	4	8	0	1	148
2012	105	2	1	0	1	0	1	110
2013	105	1	0	1	4	1	0	112
2014	99	1	0	1	3	0	2	106
2015	107	1	1	1	2	0	6	118
2016	101	3	0	2	2	0	4	112
2017	113	3	0	2	3	0	5	126
2018	129	2	1	3	6	0	8	149
2019	120	3	0	4	6	1	4	138
2020	125	7	0	5	9	0	7	153
2021	93	4	0	4	4	1	6	112
2022	137	3	0	4	5	0	9	158
2023	127	3	0	5	9	0	13	157
2024	137	1	0	7	4	0	10	159

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Independent School District (Isd) 181 Learning Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	187	0.0	0.0	0
1989	199	0.0	0.0	0
1990	248	7.9	31.3	0
1991	266	0.1	2660.0	0
1992	283	13.0	21.7	n/a
1993	248	12.6	19.7	0
1994	290	13.6	21.3	0
1995	358	0.0	0.0	0
1996	358	0.0	0.0	0
1997	352	18.4	19.1	1.7
1998	346	n/a	0.0	18.5
1999	327	18.0	18.2	22.6
2000	262	16.0	16.4	32.8
2001	259	17.0	15.2	29.3
2002	197	15.6	12.6	28.4
2003	197	15.6	12.6	28.4
2004	234	15.6	15.0	35.9
2005	225	15.6	14.4	22.7
2006	204	15.6	13.1	28.9
2007	189	13.6	13.9	43.4
2008	172	10.6	16.2	27.3
2009	138	11.0	12.5	35.5
2010	169	12.0	14.0	40.8
2011	148	12.2	12.1	42.6
2012	110	11.2	9.8	31.8
2013	112	9.8	11.4	48.2
2014	106	9.8	10.8	43.4
2015	118	8.0	14.7	46.6
2016	112	9.0	12.4	58.9
2017	126	8.6	14.6	57.1
2018	149	7.6	19.6	49
2019	138	9.0	15.1	59.4
2020	153	12.0	12.7	50.3
2021	112	10.3	10.7	51.8
2022	158	9.5	16.6	43
2023	157	11.1	14.0	65
2024	159	11.1	14.2	61

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Independent School District (Isd) 181 Learning Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	187	0.0	0.0	0
1989	199	0.0	0.0	0
1990	248	7.9	31.3	0
1991	266	0.1	2660.0	0
1992	283	13.0	21.7	n/a
1993	248	12.6	19.7	0
1994	290	13.6	21.3	0
1995	358	0.0	0.0	0
1996	358	0.0	0.0	0
1997	352	18.4	19.1	1.7
1998	346	n/a	0.0	18.5
1999	327	18.0	18.2	22.6
2000	262	16.0	16.4	32.8
2001	259	17.0	15.2	29.3
2002	197	15.6	12.6	28.4
2003	197	15.6	12.6	28.4
2004	234	15.6	15.0	35.9
2005	225	15.6	14.4	22.7
2006	204	15.6	13.1	28.9
2007	189	13.6	13.9	43.4
2008	172	10.6	16.2	27.3
2009	138	11.0	12.5	35.5
2010	169	12.0	14.0	40.8
2011	148	12.2	12.1	42.6
2012	110	11.2	9.8	31.8
2013	112	9.8	11.4	48.2
2014	106	9.8	10.8	43.4
2015	118	8.0	14.7	46.6
2016	112	9.0	12.4	58.9
2017	126	8.6	14.6	57.1
2018	149	7.6	19.6	49
2019	138	9.0	15.1	59.4
2020	153	12.0	12.7	50.3
2021	112	10.3	10.7	51.8
2022	158	9.5	16.6	43
2023	157	11.1	14.0	65
2024	159	11.1	14.2	61

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Independent School District (Isd) 181 Learning Center

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$13,935

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Independent School District (Isd) 181 Learning Center

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 399^th of 492 High schools	Ranks 406^th of 476 High schools	4.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Reading (Independent School District (Isd) 181 Learning Center)	58.8	33.3	25.5%
10th Grade Reading (Brainerd Public School District)	68.2	59.5	8.7%
10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	60.4	51.7	8.7%
11th Grade Math (Independent School District (Isd) 181 Learning Center)	6.4	0	6.4%
11th Grade Math (Brainerd Public School District)	40.5	41.9	1.3%
11th Grade Math (Minnesota)	45	36	9%
End of Course Science (Independent School District (Isd) 181 Learning Center)	18.2	22.2	4%
End of Course Science (Brainerd Public School District)	65.6	56.9	8.7%
End of Course Science (Minnesota)	54.4	41.8	12.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	138	157	13.8%
African American	3	3
American Indian	6	9	50%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	4	5	25%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	120	127	5.8%
Two or More Races	4	13	225%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	59.4%	65%	5.5%

Schools Near Independent School District (Isd) 181 Learning Center

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)				MCA-III Reading (2024)				MCA-III Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math 11th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading 10th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 8th Grade	MCA-III Science End of Course	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Independent School District (Isd) 181 Learning Center	Public	8-12	311 10th Ave NE	Brainerd	56401	Crow Wing County	Brainerd Public School District	No	No	No	No	(218) 454-5400	159	11	14.2	61.0%	137 (86.2%)	1 (0.6%)	7 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (6.3%)	25.3	370^th of 480 public high schools	22.9%		14.7	406^th of 476 public high schools	14.7%	36			5.3	5.3			34.8	34.8		50.0	50.0	$13,935
Brainerd Online School	Public	9-12	702 S 5th St	Brainerd	56401	Crow Wing County	Brainerd Public School District	No	No	No	No	(218) 454-6273	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Brainerd Senior High	Public	9-12	702 S 5th St	Brainerd	56401	Crow Wing County	Brainerd Public School District	No	No	No	No	(218) 454-6200	1,833	89	20.5	33.0%	1,647 (89.9%)	24 (1.3%)	59 (3.2%)	13 (0.7%)	19 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	71 (3.9%)	73.4	116^th of 480 public high schools	75.8%		86.2	47^th of 476 public high schools	90.1%	69			40.6	40.6			60.3	60.3		44.9	44.9	$11,859
Crosby-Ironton Secondary	Public	7-12	711 Poplar St	Crosby	56441	Crow Wing County	Crosby-Ironton Public School District	No	No	No	No	(218) 545-8802	461	26	17.4	45.6%	423 (91.8%)	2 (0.4%)	10 (2.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.2%)	64.4	177^th of 480 public high schools	63.1%		73.7	104^th of 476 public high schools	78.2%	73	38.2	34.3	39.3	37.1	43.3	47.2	49.3	46.7	36.8	42.9	39.9	$13,420
Pillager Senior High School	Public	9-12	323 E 2nd St S	Pillager	56473	Cass County	Pillager Public School District	No	No	No	No	(218) 746-2117	364	22	16.2	36.5%	339 (93.1%)	4 (1.1%)	10 (2.7%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.5%)	56.3	227^th of 480 public high schools	52.7%		81.6	68^th of 476 public high schools	85.7%	159			29.3	29.3			50.6	50.6		38.2	38.2	$12,067
Central Lakes Adventure School	Public, Charter	7-12	12763 County Rd 1	Pillager	56473	Cass County	Central Lakes Adventure School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(218) 746-3875	40	3	13.2	72.5%	32 (80.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (10.0%)	1 (2.5%)	1 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.0%)	11.3	429^th of 480 public high schools	10.6%					(n/a)			0.0	0.0				10.0		18.2	13.3	$16,007
Pequot Lakes Senior High	Public	9-12	30805 Olson St	Pequot Lakes	56472	Crow Wing County	Pequot Lakes Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(218) 568-9210	639	37	17.1	32.6%	609 (95.3%)	11 (1.7%)	10 (1.6%)	2 (0.3%)	6 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	80.5	73^rd of 480 public high schools	84.8%		69.8	128^th of 476 public high schools	73.1%	55			38.7	38.7			62.9	62.9		54.2	54.2	$3,311

Independent School District (Isd) 181 Learning Center

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High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Enrollment information for Independent School District (Isd) 181 Learning Center

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Independent School District (Isd) 181 Learning Center

Student/Teacher Ratio Independent School District (Isd) 181 Learning Center

Per Pupil Expenditures for Independent School District (Isd) 181 Learning Center

Impact of COVID-19 on Independent School District (Isd) 181 Learning Center

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Schools Near Independent School District (Isd) 181 Learning Center