Serving 176 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 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 176 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- 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 176 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
176 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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 0.59. 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
13:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
2%
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
36%
12%
Black
32%
12%
White
16%
61%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
45-49%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
176 students attend Burnsville Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Burnsville Alternative High School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burnsville Alternative High School?
Burnsville Alternative High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Burnsville Alternative High School offer ?
Burnsville Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
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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