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Beacon Alp
High School · BLOOMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
9701 NICOLLET AVE, Bloomington, MN 55420
Enrollment
110
Student-Teacher
36.7:1
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
110
Student-Teacher
36.7:1
Grades
9th – 12th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
About Beacon Alp
Beacon Alp is a public high school in Bloomington, MN, part of the BLOOMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. The school serves approximately 110 students in grades 9th – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 36.7:1. Students demonstrate 10% proficiency in math.
Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $77,539, where 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The school is situated in a small city setting.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 110 students, Beacon Alp is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
The student-teacher ratio at Beacon Alp is 36.7:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 110 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 36.7:1
- Address
- 9701 NICOLLET AVE, Bloomington, MN 55420
- Website
- bloomington.k12.mn.us
- Phone
- (952) 681-5058
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
Our rating model requires at least 2 of 4 data components (academics, student progress, college readiness, and resources) to generate a meaningful score. Schools below this threshold receive a Limited Profile to avoid misleading ratings.
Test Scores MN EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 1 test record from MN state assessments. About our data
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. KENNEDY SENIOR HIGH (rated 7.7/10). Another option is BLOOMINGTON TRANSITION CENTER (rated 7.3/10, 2.1 miles away). Additionally, Richfield College Experience Prg (rated 6.6/10, 3.1 miles away, in nearby Richfield). 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
Community Profile
The community surrounding Beacon Alp has a median household income of $77,539. It is an area where 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $306,600, with a median rent of $1,277/month. The area has a poverty rate of 16.9%. The average commute for residents is 22 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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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.
What are the test scores at Beacon Alp?
Based on the most recent state assessment data, Beacon Alp has 10.0% math proficiency.
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
- City Safety
- High (3,791/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. City-level (Bloomington). Data >1 year old.
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
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
BLOOMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 10,294
- Schools in District
- 23
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $17,232
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