Below Average
#1748 of 1,992 schools in MN
Beacon Alp
High School · BLOOMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
9701 NICOLLET AVE, Bloomington, MN 55420
Enrollment
110
Student-Teacher
36.7:1
Score
4.5
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
110
Student-Teacher
36.7:1
Score
4.5
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Minnesota schools
#1,748 of 1,992
In Bloomington
#22 of 26
public schools
In district
#18 of 22
BLOOMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Academic growth
9.3 / 10
Excellent
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About Beacon Alp
Beacon Alp is a public high school in Bloomington, MN, part of BLOOMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. Beacon Alp serves approximately 110 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 36.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Beacon Alp has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,748 of 1,992 schools in MN.
Structured state assessment records for Beacon Alp show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
- This school 4.5 · Below Average
- District avg 5.6
- MN avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 110 students, Beacon Alp is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Test scores at Beacon Alp sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Beacon Alp runs 36.7:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
Score Breakdown
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Beacon Alp — Students at Beacon Alp score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
82.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores MN EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 3 test records from MN state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.3/10.
How Beacon Alp Compares
See how Beacon Alp performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
9701 NICOLLET AVE, Bloomington, MN 55420
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Beacon Alp may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Richfield College Experience Prg (rated 6.5/10, 3.1 miles away, in nearby Richfield), which scores notably higher. Another option is KENNEDY SENIOR HIGH (rated 5.9/10), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Choice Academy (rated 5.8/10, 2.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Bloomington, see our Bloomington schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.1 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 55420 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$77,539
Median Home Value
$306,600
Median Rent
$1,277/mo
Population
24,008
College Educated
31.5%
Homeownership
65.8%
Avg Commute
21.8 min
Poverty Rate
16.9%
Median Age
38.8
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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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 110
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 36.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 82.7%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Hennepin County
- Phone
- (952) 681-5058
Resources & Links
District
BLOOMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 10,294
- Schools in District
- 23
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $17,232
- District Rank
- #18 of 22
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