Serving 215 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 215 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Graduation Rate: 40-44% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- 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
School Overview
Burnsville Alternative High School's student population of 215 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
215 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Burnsville Alternative High School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
33%
10%
Black
27%
12%
White
23%
63%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-44%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Burnsville Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of Burnsville Alternative High School is 40-44%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Burnsville Alternative High School?
215 students attend Burnsville Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Burnsville Alternative High School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 23% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 3% 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 18:1, 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 Public School District.
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