Burnsville High School is a four-year public high school in Burnsville, Minnesota, United States. Burnsville is a southern suburb about 15 miles south of Minneapolis.
Serving 2,029 students in grades 9-12, Burnsville 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 19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,029 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Graduation Rate: 82% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Burnsville Senior High serves the entire district of Burnsville, MN, encompassing an area of 37.1 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 9.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Burnsville High School's student population of 2,029 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 115 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,029 students
Total Classroom Teachers
115 teachers
Year Founded
1957
School Calendar
School Motto
'Be Valued. Be Vital.'
School Rankings
Burnsville High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burnsville High School is 0.75, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1391 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
30%
12%
Black
27%
12%
White
30%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
82%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)65.5%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Blaze
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Burnsville High School's ranking?
Burnsville High School is ranked #1391 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Burnsville High School often compared to?
Burnsville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Apple Valley Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Burnsville High School?
The graduation rate of Burnsville High School is 82%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Burnsville High School?
2,029 students attend Burnsville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Burnsville High School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 27% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Burnsville High School?
Burnsville High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Burnsville High School offer ?
Burnsville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Burnsville High School part of?
Burnsville High School is part of Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools.
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