Serving 191 students in grades 9-12, Burnsville Alternative High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 191 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: 45-49% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Burnsville Alternative High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Burnsville Alternative High School's student population of 191 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
191 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Burnsville Alternative High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burnsville Alternative High School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1783 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
40%
11%
Black
24%
12%
White
19%
62%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
45-49%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Burnsville Alternative High School's ranking?
Burnsville Alternative High School is ranked #1783 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Burnsville Alternative High School often compared to?
Burnsville Alternative High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Burnsville Area Learning Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Burnsville Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of Burnsville Alternative High School is 45-49%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Burnsville Alternative High School?
191 students attend Burnsville Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Burnsville Alternative High School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 19% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burnsville Alternative High School?
Burnsville Alternative High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Burnsville Alternative High School offer ?
Burnsville Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Burnsville Alternative High School part of?
Burnsville Alternative High School is part of Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools School District.
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