Beacon Alp serves 183 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 46:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 183 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 46:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Beacon Alp's student population of 183 students has grown by 50% 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
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
183 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Beacon Alp is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
46:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
45%
12%
Black
33%
12%
White
11%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
183 students attend Beacon Alp.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Beacon Alp students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Beacon Alp?
Beacon Alp has a student ration of 46:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Beacon Alp offer ?
Beacon Alp offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Beacon Alp part of?
Beacon Alp is part of Bloomington School District.
In what neighborhood is Beacon Alp located?
Beacon Alp is located in the East Bloomington neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. There are 9 other public schools located in East Bloomington.
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