On behalf of Braham Area School District #314 let me offer you a warm welcome.
Braham Area Schools is located in the city of Braham, MN, on the eastern edge of the state about 50 minutes north of the Minneapolis / St. Paul metropolitan area. Our district consists of a two building campus and provides PreK-12 programming for approximately 725 students under the direction of 50 licensed staff and a similar sized support team.
The district offers 24 cocurricular activities and is committed to serving the community at the highest level. We also offer preschool programming (full and half day options) for children ages 3-5. The Minnesota Department of Education has given our preschool department a 4 star rating as part of the Parent Aware System - the highest ranking available (eligible parents receive scholarship funding).
Please see the Staff Directory and do not hesitate to inquire with any questions. We are here to serve!
Sincerely,
Ken Gagner ISD #314 Superintendent of Schools
#BrahamProud
Top Twelve reasons to attend Braham Area Schools:
1. Braham EXCEEDS the state average in reading and math scores for proficiency, growth, and closing the achievement gap.
2. Four year graduation rate is 7% above state average.
3. Braham Elementary is a 2017-2018 MESPA School of Excellence - one of only eight in the state.
4. Over 40% of Braham juniors and seniors are currently earning college credit (free). Students may earn an Associates Degree without leaving the building AND this degree is transferable to all public colleges in Minnesota.
5. Over 70% of students in grades 7-12 are participating in extracurricular programs. We offer 16 co-curricular activities and 10 varsity level sports and are the proud home of FIVE state championships.
6. Braham Area provides one-to-one devices for every student in grades 4-12. Students in grades K-3 have accessibility to devices on a ratio of one device for every two students.
7. The recently completed facilities improvement project (2016) added athletic fields, including a new track, and upgraded our performance theater and career and technical education classrooms.
8. Our Super Mileage team (a unique competition that challenges students to design, build and drive energy-efficient cars) is one of only 50 in the state and competes internationally and statewide.
9. Braham offers high quality preschool programming with licensed staff for ages 3-5 (rated FOUR of FOUR STARS by MDE).
10. Braham offers free after school academic support programs; Bomber Boost serving elementary and Study Lounge for high school students.
11. Through the generosity of the Frandsen Family Foundation, all 2020 graduating seniors qualify for two years of FREE tuition (plus a stipend for supplies) at Pine Technical and Community College.
12. We are big enough to offer opportunity, small enough to stand out!