Beacon Alp serves 125 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% 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: 125 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 31:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Beacon Alp ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Beacon Alp's student population of 125 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
125 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Beacon Alp is 0.71, 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)
(13-14)≤20%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
31:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
41%
10%
Black
32%
12%
White
15%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Beacon Alp?
The graduation rate of Beacon Alp is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Beacon Alp?
125 students attend Beacon Alp.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Beacon Alp students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beacon Alp?
Beacon Alp has a student ration of 31:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Beacon Alp offer ?
Beacon Alp offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Beacon Alp part of?
Beacon Alp is part of Bloomington Public School District.
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