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#887 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 45% in state
Burnsville Alternative High School
High School · Burnsville-eagan-savage Schools · Eagan, MN
A Burnsville-eagan-savage Schools high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2140 DIFFLEY RD, Eagan, MN 55122
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 10% proficient (2022)
- 42.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Burnsville Alternative High School score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 8% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 7% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 25 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
86.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Burnsville Alternative High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 35Car-Dependent
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,873/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Eagan), 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
$93,980
Median home value
$342,700
Median rent
$1,594/mo
College educated
47.7%
Homeownership
69.2%
Poverty rate
9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55122; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnsville SR High Extended Day ProEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 3 | Compare → |
| 196online High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 111 | Compare → |
| Rosemount Area Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 189 | Compare → |
| Unity High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 63 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Burnsville-eagan-savage Schools
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #2 of 16
- District spending per student
- $17,393NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Burnsville Alternative High School is listed in Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Burnsville Alternative High School
Burnsville Alternative High School is a public high school in Eagan, MN, part of Burnsville-eagan-savage Schools, serving approximately 176 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #887 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Burnsville Alternative High School
What grades does Burnsville Alternative High School serve?
Burnsville Alternative High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Burnsville Alternative High School?
Burnsville Alternative High School has an enrollment of approximately 176 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burnsville Alternative High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Burnsville Alternative High School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Burnsville Alternative High School rank in MN?
Burnsville Alternative High School ranks #887 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Burnsville Alternative High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Burnsville Alternative High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Burnsville Alternative High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Burnsville Alternative High School has 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Burnsville Alternative High School a charter school?
No, Burnsville Alternative High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Burnsville Alternative High School a Title I school?
No, Burnsville Alternative High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Burnsville Alternative High School?
86.9% of students at Burnsville Alternative High School 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
- 176
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Dakota County
- Phone
- (952) 707-4020
- 4-Year Graduation
- 42.0%
- Area population (ZIP 55122)
- 31,483
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
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.
- 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.
- Reading/ELA 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 55122; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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