Below Average
#1748 of 1,992 schools in MN
Beacon Alp
High School · Bloomington Public School District · Bloomington, MN
A Bloomington Public School District high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
9701 NICOLLET AVE, Bloomington, MN 55420
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- 36.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Beacon Alp score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 10% across the 11-year record (2012–2022).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)
Based on 3 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
82.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Beacon Alp sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Minneapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,791/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bloomington), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,539
Median home value
$306,600
Median rent
$1,277/mo
College educated
31.5%
Homeownership
65.8%
Poverty rate
16.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55420; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennedy Senior HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 1,610 | Compare → |
| New Code Academy High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 72 | Compare → |
| Bloomington Transition CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | 2.1 mi | 82 | Compare → |
| Choice AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | 2.1 mi | 120 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Bloomington Public School District
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #18 of 22
- District spending per student
- $17,232NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Beacon Alp is listed in BLOOMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Beacon Alp
Beacon Alp is a public high school in Bloomington, MN, part of Bloomington Public School District, serving approximately 110 students in grades 9th-12th with a 36.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,748 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Beacon Alp
What grades does Beacon Alp serve?
Beacon Alp serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Beacon Alp?
Beacon Alp has an enrollment of approximately 110 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beacon Alp?
The student-teacher ratio at Beacon Alp is 36.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Beacon Alp rank in MN?
Beacon Alp ranks #1,748 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Beacon Alp's MySchoolScout rating?
Beacon Alp has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Beacon Alp?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Beacon Alp has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Is Beacon Alp a charter school?
No, Beacon Alp is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Beacon Alp a Title I school?
No, Beacon Alp is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Beacon Alp?
82.7% of students at Beacon Alp qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 110
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 36.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Hennepin County
- Phone
- (952) 681-5058
- Area population (ZIP 55420)
- 24,008
- Area average commute
- 21.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55420; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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