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 (26-27)
- 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's attendance zone encompasses the entire Burnsville school district, covering approximately 37.1 square miles. The area is located in Burnsville, MN, with typical drives to the school taking about 10-12 minutes and an average distance of 4.3 miles to the zone's edge, which extends up to 9.1 miles at its furthest point.
- 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
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
115 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
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%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
30%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
27%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
30%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
82%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)65.5%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Blaze
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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 83.3%.
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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